Multi Carpenter

Build Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card provided

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is currently recruiting for a Multi Carpenter to join a large social housing contractor in Southwark, London. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance within occupied and void properties, with a focus on high first-time fix rates and minimal resident disruption.

The position starts as temporary-to-permanent, offering £22.00 per hour CIS during the temp period and £43,000–£45,000 per annum on permanent basis. A company van and fuel card are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Carpenter / Multi Trade Operative.
• Strong carpentry skills covering first and second fix.
• Competency in additional trades such as plumbing, plastering and tiling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across social housing properties in Southwark.
• Undertake doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and ironmongery work.
• Repair and replace kitchen units, worktops, cupboards and fittings.
• Install, repair and adjust doors, locks, hinges and handles.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs and fix leaks.
• Complete plastering, tiling and decorating as required.
• Ensure works meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

First fix

Second fix

Multi trades

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/C&G Carpentry (desirable)

Job description

Multi Carpenter – Social Housing Maintenance

Location: Southwark, South East London
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Temporary Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour (CIS)
Permanent Salary: £43,000 – £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Skilled Carpenter to join a large social housing contractor, working on their social housing maintenance contract covering the Southwark area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Carpenter with additional multi-trade abilities to secure a long-term position with an established maintenance contractor.

The position is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, initially paying £22 per hour CIS, with a permanent salary of £43,000–£45,000 per annum upon successful completion of the temporary period.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day reactive maintenance and repairs within occupied and void social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance repairs across social housing properties within Southwark.

• Undertake all aspects of first and second fix carpentry, including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and ironmongery.

• Repair and replace kitchen units, worktops, cupboards and associated fittings.

• Install, repair and adjust internal and external doors, locks, hinges and handles.

• Carry out minor plumbing repairs, including replacing taps, toilets, basins, waste pipes and fixing leaks.

• Complete patch plastering, filling and making good damaged walls and ceilings.

• Undertake wall and floor tiling repairs, including regrouting and silicone sealing.

• Carry out painting and decorating works following maintenance repairs.

• Repair and replace flooring, including floorboards and minor vinyl flooring repairs.

• Complete general building maintenance and multi-trade repairs as required.

• Identify and resolve maintenance issues efficiently, aiming to achieve a high first-time fix rate.

• Work professionally within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.

• Liaise with tenants, planners and supervisors regarding repair appointments and follow-on works.

• Complete job sheets and update repair records using a PDA or mobile device.

• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Multi Carpenter / Multi Trade Operative.

• Strong carpentry skills, including first and second fix repairs.

• Competency in additional trades such as plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.

• Previous experience working within social housing reactive maintenance is highly desirable.

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry is desirable but not essential.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule of repairs.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.

Salary & Benefits

• £22.00 per hour CIS during the temporary period.

• £43,000–£45,000 per annum once permanent.

• Company van and fuel card provided.

• Long-term, stable employment opportunity.

• Temporary-to-permanent career progression.

• Localised work covering Southwark and surrounding areas.

• Opportunity to join an established social housing maintenance contractor.