Multi Skilled Plumber/Carpenter

Think Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing association in Banbury is looking for a skilled Multi-Trade Plumber/Carpenter for full-time work. Responsibilities include plumbing, carpentry, and maintenance tasks in social housing properties. This role requires strong attention to detail and relevant trade qualifications. A full UK driving licence is also necessary. The pay rate is £18 – £19 per hour with a temp-to-perm arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience across plumbing, carpentry, patch plastering, and painting.
• Full manual UK driving licence required.
• Able to work safely and respectfully in tenanted properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance in tenanted and void properties.
• Minor repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems.
• Hanging doors, fitting skirting, architraves, and general woodwork.
• Patch repairs and making good.
• Internal finishing, including prep and touch-ups.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting & Decorating

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ or trade qualifications (Level 2 min)

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable housing association in the Banbury region for an experienced Multi-Trade Plumber/Carpenter to join their maintenance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and dependable tradesperson to secure consistent, full-time work delivering high-quality repairs to social housing properties in Banbury and surrounding areas.

Location and Details

Location: Banbury and surrounding

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: 08:00 – 16:30, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Duration: Temp to perm

Pay Rate: £18 – £19 per hour depending on experience (Van provided)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance in tenanted and void properties
• Plumbing: Minor repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems
• Carpentry: Hanging doors, fitting skirting, architraves, and general woodwork
• Plastering: Patch repairs and making good
• Painting & Decorating: Internal finishing, including prep and touch-ups
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard with minimal disruption to tenants

Requirements

• Experience across plumbing, carpentry, patch plastering, and painting
• NVQ or trade qualifications (Level 2 min)
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail and a professional approach
• Able to work safely and respectfully in tenanted properties

How to Apply

Interested in working with a company with a great reputation and a role that will make a difference to people’s lives? Call Laura Trawford on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed).