General Builder: Carpentry & Maintenance for Social Housing

Centrica plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Pay Review & Profit Share

Fully Costed Van & Fuel Card

Uniform & PPE provided

Company-Funded Healthcare

Job summary

Centrica plc is recruiting for a Builder – General Carpentry and Maintenance to support Southern Housing in South London. The role covers general building and maintenance tasks, boiler area works, and basic carpentry, with a focus on safety and quality across social housing projects.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing, a valid CSCS card, and strong communication skills. A clean UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential; a well-supported benefits package awaits.

Qualifications

• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must hold a valid in-date driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• General building and maintenance work
• Removal and reinstatement of boxing around boilers and flues
• Removal and reinstatement of cupboards & air cupboards
• Removal of decommissioned gas fires, brick up, opening and skim
• Making good in and around flues and air vents, etc including basic brickwork and plastering
• General carpentry such as lifting floorboards
• Creating access for pipework in walls or behind kitchen units
• Reinforcing walls for radiators

Skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Plumbing

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Centrica plc is recruiting for a Builder – General Carpentry and Maintenance to support Southern Housing in South London. The role covers general building and maintenance tasks, boiler area works, and basic carpentry, with a focus on safety and quality across social housing projects.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing, a valid CSCS card, and strong communication skills. A clean UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential; a well-supported benefits package awaits.