Carpenter - Multi Trader (Social Housing)

Build Recruitment Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Multi Trader for reactive maintenance across social housing properties in Swindon and surrounding areas. Salary is £38,000–£41,000 per year, depending on experience.

The role focuses on responsive carpentry tasks with additional trades as needed, delivering quality repairs while maintaining residents' homes with respect and care.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry background with experience as a Carpenter/Multi Trader.
• Ability to carry out basic repairs across other trades.
• Experience in social housing repairs or domestic property maintenance.
• Carpentry qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs (doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchen units).
• Complete additional maintenance tasks (minor plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating).
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs, aiming for first-time fix.
• Work in occupied properties with care for residents and homes.
• Record completed work and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Carpentry background

General repairs across trades

Social housing repairs experience

Carpentry qualification/experience

Education

Carpentry qualification or equivalent

Job description

Carpenter / Multi Trader – Social Housing Reactive Maintenance
Location: Swindon and surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000–£41,000 per annum, depending on experience

We are recruiting an experienced Carpenter / Multi Trader to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in Swindon and the surrounding areas.

This role would suit a skilled carpenter with experience in other trades who takes pride in delivering quality repairs and a professional, friendly service to residents.

The role

• Carrying out carpentry repairs, including doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchen units ect

• Completing additional maintenance tasks such as minor plumbing, patch plastering, tiling and decorating, depending on your skills.

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently, aiming for a first-time fix wherever possible.

• Working in occupied properties, treating residents and their homes with care and respect.

• Recording completed work accurately and following health and safety procedures.

What we’re looking for

• A strong carpentry background, with experience working as a Carpenter / Multi Trader.

• The ability to carry out basic repairs across other trades.

• Previous experience in social housing repairs or domestic property maintenance.

• A relevant carpentry qualification or equivalent practical experience.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

• A full UK driving licence.

Salary

£38,000–£41,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.