Multi Trade Carpenter

Service Care; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Service Care in Brighton is seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative (Voids) to join our property maintenance team. You will carry out carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general repairs across social housing properties.

The role requires a full, clean UK driving licence, the ability to work independently or with a team, and a strong focus on safety and quality. You will document works and coordinate with colleagues to deliver high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience across multiple trades, particularly carpentry, FRA fire doors and general property maintenance.
• Experience in social housing would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of trade-specific techniques, materials and health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry work, including constructing, installing and repairing wooden structures, doors and fixtures.
• Undertaking multi-trade repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, plastering and general property maintenance.
• Completing FRA fire door-related works.
• Working with maintenance colleagues to complete property works to a high standard.
• Ensuring health and safety requirements and procedures are followed.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining a professional approach.

Skills

Carpentry

FRA fire doors

General property maintenance

Social housing experience

Health and safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Multi Trade Operative (Voids) Location: Brighton Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum Benefits: Company van and fuel card provided

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and versatile Multi Trade Operative to join our property maintenance team in Brighton.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry work, including constructing, installing and repairing wooden structures, doors and other fixtures.
• Undertaking multi-trade repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, plastering and general property maintenance.
• Completing Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) fire door-related works.
• Working collaboratively with other maintenance professionals to complete property works efficiently and to a high standard.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining a professional approach at all times.

About You – Skills and Experience

• Proven experience across multiple trades, particularly carpentry, FRA fire doors and general property maintenance.
• Experience working within social housing would be advantageous.
• A good knowledge of trade-specific techniques, materials and health and safety requirements.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.

What's in It for You?

• Excellent pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Award-winning flexible benefits package.
• Volunteering days.