Multi Skilled Carpenter - Social Housing Maintenance

RG Setsquare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency in London seeks a Multi Skilled Carpenter for a long-term social housing maintenance contract. The role includes various carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks. Candidates must be experienced, have their own tools, and hold a valid UK driving license. Alongside a company van, benefits include job stability, supportive management, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Weekly pay

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance support

Qualifications

• Experienced Multi Skilled Carpenter.
• Own tools and a full UK driving license required.
• Ability to work in occupied and void properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance.
• Complete carpentry repairs to various fixtures.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents.

Skills

1st and 2nd fix carpentry repairs

Kitchen and bathroom fitting

Basic tiling

Customer service

Tools

Company van

Handheld device for job logging

Job description

Multi Skilled Carpenter – Social Housing Maintenance – Brent

Location: Brent, North West London (covering Wembley, Harlesden, Kilburn, Willesden, Neasden, Cricklewood, and surrounding areas)

Pay: £23.90 per hour (Umbrella) / £20.59 per hour PAYE (includes holiday pay)

Hours: Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm (42.5 hrs per week)

Contract: Temp to Perm – permanent opportunities for the right candidates

Company van and fuel card provided – must have own tools and a full UK driving licence (with 6 points or less)

The Role

We’re looking for experienced Multi Skilled Carpenters to join a long‑term social housing maintenance contract across Brent. You’ll carry out day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance in occupied and void properties, providing high‑quality workmanship and excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• 1st and 2nd fix carpentry repairs: doors, frames, skirting, architraves, locks, windows and flooring
• Kitchen and bathroom fitting, repairs and adjustments
• Worktop and unit replacements or re‑hanging
• Basic tiling, patch plastering and general multi‑trade repairs
• Carrying out void and reactive maintenance tasks to deadline
• Using a PDA or handheld device for job logging and completion
• Providing excellent customer service in residents’ homes

What's on Offer

• Company van, fuel card & uniform provided
• Weekly pay
• Temp‑to‑perm route with long‑term job stability
• Supportive management team and streamlined onboarding process
• Immediate starts available

Permanent Benefits (once direct)

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee assistance & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and career development

Interested? Apply here with your CV.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.