Carpenter/Multi-trader - Thames

Build Recruitment Limited; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temp Carpenter for a 12-week role focused on reactive maintenance within social housing in the Bromley, Bexley, and Kent areas. The ideal candidate will possess trade qualifications, experience in maintenance, and strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include door fitting, general maintenance, and occasional call-outs. A van and fuel card are provided, and a manual driving license and own hand tools are required.

Qualifications

• Sound working trade qualification, knowledge and experience.
• Experience gained within a Maintenance environment.
• Able to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs and maintenance within social housing properties.
• Perform tasks like internal and external door fitting, and general maintenance repairs.
• Support the in-house maintenance team during core hours.

Skills

Sound working trade qualification

Experience in a Maintenance environment

Excellent customer service

Health and Safety Conscious

Dual trade skills

Multi-Trade with locksmith trade

Job description

Temp Carpenter Thames
Temp Maintenance Carpenter (Multi)
40 hours per week 12 weeks
Location: Thames patch
Persona: Mobile
Temp hourly rate : £25.43
Interviews: 9thDecember
Start: EARLY JANUARY

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary and permanent basis to leading organisations across the built environment – from executive to operative level.

We’re currently working with a well-established Housing Association, seeking an experienced Carpenter/multi-trader to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance within void and occupied social housing properties across the Bromley, Bexley and Kent areas. The Thames (Bromley, Bexley and Kent) repairs team are looking for 1 Carpenter Multi to join the in-house Maintenance Service on a temporary basis initially until March 2026. There is a possibility that this will go on longer or move to a fixed term / permanent contract. Subject, budget, and performance in the role.
They will be given a van and fuel card for business use. It is essential to have a manual driving license to carry out this role and you must have your own hand tools (Power tools are provided).

Multi trade/Carpenters are expected to carry out a range of tasks inclusive of internal and external door fitting, Splice repairs, General Locksmith, bathroom Sub Floors, Bath panels and framework kitchen repairs/refits and Other general Maintenance repairs. Ideally you will also be able to carry out internal/external window repairs including single and double glazing, repairs to doors, lock refits and repairs.

Our in-house maintenance team core hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm in general. There is the opportunity to earn more from call outs and out of hours service.

Qualifications

• Sound working trade qualification, knowledge and experience
• Experience gained within a Maintenance environment
• Able to deliver excellent customer service
• Right first-time approach
• Health and Safety Conscious
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Dual trade skills
• Multi-Trade with locksmith trade (highly desirable)

How to Apply

Please apply online or contact Ben Thomas at Build Recruitment for more information.
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