Multi Carpenter

Build Recruitment; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Build Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Multi Skilled Carpenter for a large social housing contractor in Southwark. The role focuses on reactive maintenance and void refurbishments across occupied properties within the Southwark area.

This temporary-to-permanent position offers £22 per hour CIS during the trial period, with a permanent salary of £43,000–£45,000 per year on successful completion. Localised work covers Southwark and surrounding areas with a van and fuel card provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Skilled Carpenter or Multi Trade Operative.
• Strong carpentry skills including first and second fix repairs.
• Trades such as plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance repairs across social housing properties in Southwark.
• Undertake first and second fix carpentry tasks including doors, frames, skirting boards and ironmongery.
• Repair kitchen units, worktops, cupboards and fittings; install/repair internal and external doors and locks.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs and fix leaks; patch plastering and wall repairs.
• Tile repairs, regrouting and silicone sealing; painting and decorating after maintenance.
• Complete general building maintenance and multi-trade repairs; ensure high first-time fix rate.
• Liaise with tenants and supervisors; complete job sheets using PDA/mobile device.
• Ensure works meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade

First & second fix

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry

City & Guilds Carpentry

Tools

PDA

Job description

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.
• 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.