Carpenter / Multi Trader – Social Housing Reactive Repairs

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

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.