Carpenter Multi Trader - Temp

Randstad Construction and Property; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction agency is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Tradesperson for a temporary position in Reading. The role involves comprehensive refurbishment of void properties, primarily focusing on carpentry along with minor plumbing, tiling, and decorating tasks. A vehicle is essential for travel between sites. Candidates should exhibit high standards of workmanship and excellent time management. This opportunity offers competitive pay of £24 - £25 per hour for a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proficient in all aspects of carpentry.
• Confidently handle minor duties in plumbing, tiling, and decorating.
• Must own a vehicle for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive refurbishment work on void properties.
• Ensure properties are brought back to standard quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and reliability.

Skills

Carpentry

Minor plumbing tasks

Tiling

Decorating

Job description

Multi‑Skilled Tradesperson - Void Refurbishments

Temp Role in Reading (£24 - £25 p/h)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly competent Multi‑Skilled Tradesperson to join our team on a short‑term, high‑rate contract based in the Reading, UK area.

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and skillful individual to carry out comprehensive refurbishment work on void (empty) properties for a 3‑month temporary contract.

While the core focus is carpentry, the successful candidate must be capable of completing a wide range of minor multi‑trade duties to ensure properties are brought back to standard quickly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities & Skills Required

Primary skill: Proficient in all aspects of carpentry.

Minor multi‑trade works: Confidently handle minor duties in other trades, including:

• Minor plumbing tasks.
• Tiling (floors and walls).
• Decorating (painting and prep work).

High standards of workmanship and the ability to work independently to deadlines.

Excellent time management and reliability.

Offer Details

• Location: Reading, UK area.
• Duration: 3‑month temporary contract.
• Rate: Highly competitive pay of £24 - £25 per hour.

Essential Requirement

Own vehicle is essential due to the need to travel between sites and transport materials/tools.

If you are a skilled multi‑trade carpenter ready to take on a rewarding role in Reading, please apply now!

If interested call Anusha on (phone number removed) or email on

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.