Carpenter & Plumber Multi-Trader

Service Care; Orpington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Pension

Life Assurance

Holiday Entitlement

Company uniform

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Carpenter & Plumber Multi-Trader to join a well-established social housing provider on a permanent basis. Location includes DA, ME and BR postcodes (Orpington area). Salary up to £38,000 per annum with a permanent, full-time contract.

The role requires proven multi-trader experience with carpentry and plumbing skills, plus ability to work independently and manage workloads in occupied properties. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trader experience with strong carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Desirable experience in social housing or domestic property maintenance.
• Competent in additional trades (plastering, tiling, decorating).
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Able to work independently and manage workloads; good communication in occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties.
• Undertake carpentry and plumbing repairs (doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks, flooring).
• Complete additional multi-trade works (patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and decorating).
• Diagnose maintenance issues and deliver first-time repairs.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide a professional, customer-focused service to residents.
• Manage daily workloads independently while maintaining health and safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Multi-trader

Plastering

Tiling

Decorating

Hand tools

Power tools

Driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Carpenter & Plumber Multi-Trader – Permanent Position Location: Covering DA, ME & BR (Orpington) Postcodes Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card, Pension, Life Assurance & Holiday Entitlement Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter & Plumber Multi-Trader to join a well-established social housing provider on a permanent basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties.
• Undertake carpentry and plumbing repairs, including doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks and flooring.
• Complete additional multi-trade works, including patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and decorating.
• Diagnose maintenance issues and deliver effective, first-time repairs.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service to residents.
• Manage daily workloads independently while maintaining health and safety standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trader, with strong carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Previous experience within social housing or domestic property maintenance desirable.
• Competent in additional trades, including plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Confident using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.Good communication skills and a professional approach when working in occupied properties.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £38,000 per annum.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Company uniform.
• Long-term career opportunities.