Multi Skilled Tradesperson (Carpenter)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi-Skilled Carpenter for a 3 months contract with a Local Authority in London. You will perform comprehensive carpentry and joinery maintenance across residential and commercial properties, including timber and UPVC doors/windows, with precise measurements and quality repairs.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing timber joinery, frames, and sash windows, ensuring safety and customer satisfaction while meeting standards and organisational

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry and joinery maintenance and repairs.
• Experience repairing and maintaining timber doors, frames, and windows.
• Experience working with sash windows and UPVC doors and windows.
• Experience accurately measuring and preparing specifications for replacement joinery.
• Experience carrying out maintenance work within occupied and void properties.

Responsibilities

• Carryout all aspects of carpentry and joinery repairs, maintenance, and installation works.
• Repair, maintain, and replace timber doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves, and associated fixtures.
• Repair and maintain sash windows, ensuring smooth operation and preservation of existing features.
• Repair and maintain UPVC windows and doors, including locks, handles, hinges, mechanisms, and glazing components.
• Undertake force-entry and emergency access works to UPVC doors and windows when required.

Skills

Carpentry

Joinery

Measuring & Specs

Safety & Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery

Full UK Driving Licence

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

CSCS Card

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

Camden, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/06/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions. Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Carpenter

Job Purpose

To carry out a comprehensive range of carpentry, joinery,and associated multi-trade maintenance works across residential and commercialproperties. The post holder will be responsible for repairing and maintainingtimber and UPVC doors and windows, accurately measuring and specifyingreplacement joinery items, and delivering high-quality repairs that meetcustomer expectations, safety standards, and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Carpentry and Joinery

• Carryout all aspects of carpentry and joinery repairs, maintenance, andinstallation works.
• Repair,maintain, and replace timber doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves,and associated fixtures.
• Repairand maintain sash windows, ensuring smooth operation and preservationofexisting features.
• Repairand maintain UPVC windows and doors, including locks, handles, hinges,mechanisms, and glazing components.
• Undertakeforce-entry and emergency access works to UPVC doors and windows whenrequired.
• Fitand replace timber doors, box frames, and other bespoke joinerycomponents.

Measuring and Specification

• Accuratelymeasure doors, windows, box frames, and other joinery items forreplacement or manufacture.
• Prepareand submit detailed joinery order requests with precise specifications.
• Ensurereplacement joinery products are compliant with required standards and fitcorrectly upon installation.

Multi-Trade Maintenance

• Carryout basic plumbing repairs such as replacing taps, traps, and minorpipework repairs.
• Undertakewall and floor tiling repairs and replacement works.
• Performpatch plastering, making-good works, and minor decorating preparation.
• Completegeneral maintenance tasks associated with property repairs.

Quality and Customer Service

• Ensureall work is completed to a professional, safe, and acceptable standard.
• Deliverexcellent customer service when working in occupied properties.
• Maintainclean and tidy working areas throughout and upon completion of works.
• Communicateeffectively with tenants, residents, supervisors, and colleagues.

Health and Safety

• Complywith all Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Usetools, equipment, and materials safely and appropriately.
• Conductwork in a manner that minimises risks to residents, colleagues, and thepublic.
• Reporthazards, accidents, and incidents in accordance with company procedures.

Experience

• Provenexperience in carpentry and joinery maintenance and repairs.
• Experiencerepairing and maintaining timber doors, frames, and windows.
• Experienceworking with sash windows and UPVC doors and windows.
• Experienceaccurately measuring and preparing specifications for replacement joinery.
• Experiencecarrying out maintenance work within occupied and void properties.
• Experienceundertaking basic plumbing, tiling, and patch plastering repairs.
• Experiencewithin social housing, local authority, or property maintenanceenvironments.
• Experienceundertaking responsive repairs and planned maintenance works.
• Experiencecarrying out emergency repairs and force-entry works.

Qualifications

• NVQLevel 2 in Carpentry and Joinery (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• FullUK Driving Licence.
• Competencyin the safe use of carpentry and maintenance equipment.
• NVQLevel 3 in Carpentry and Joinery.
• CSCSCard.
• Healthand Safety qualification such as IOSH Working Safely.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellentcarpentry and joinery skills.
• Strongmeasuring and specification abilities.
• Abilityto diagnose faults and recommend effective repair solutions.
• Goodproblem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Highattention to detail and quality standards.
• Abilityto work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strongcommunication and customer service skills.
• Abilityto work as part of a team and build positive working relationships.
• Commitmentto delivering high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Knowledgeof Health and Safety requirements within a maintenance environment.

Additional Information

• Location: 78 Holmes Road, London, Camden, NW5 3AP, United Kingdom
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Type: Temporary/Agency (as applicable)
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, subject to operational requirements
• Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required
• Travel: Travel between properties and work locations may be required as part of the role.
• Weoperate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.

Closing date: Soon – early applications areencouraged