Multi Trade Carpenter

Daniel Owen Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance contractor in Cambridge is looking for an experienced Multi Trade Carpenter to work on social housing repairs. This full-time role offers £21.00 - £23.00 per hour, with company van provided. Responsibilities include carpentry repairs, multi-trade tasks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery and prior experience in social housing. Long-term opportunity with access to training and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Access to training and upskilling

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent experience.
• Competency in additional trades such as tiling, patch plastering, and plumbing.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Previous experience in social housing or domestic property maintenance.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Completing a wide range of carpentry repairs and installations.
• Carrying out basic multi-trade tasks including patch plastering and decorating.
• Logging work updates using a PDA or mobile device.
• Ensuring all work meets required health & safety standards.
• Providing a professional service to tenants.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Tiling

Patch plastering

Basic plumbing

Painting & decorating

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Multi Trade Carpenter - Social Housing Repairs

Cambridge | £21.00 - £23.00 per hour | Company Van Provided
Full-Time, Temporary (Ongoing Contract)
Working on local authority housing stock

We're looking for an experienced Multi Trade Carpenter to join a well-established property maintenance contractor delivering repairs and refurbishment works across Cambridge.

This is a full-time, ongoing contract role with the potential for long-term work for reliable and skilled operatives.

About the Role

Working across occupied and void social housing properties, you'll be responsible for:

• Completing a wide range of carpentry repairs and installations:

  • Hanging doors, fitting kitchen units, worktops, skirting, architraves
  • Window board repairs, lock replacements, handles and ironmongery

• Carrying out basic multi-trade tasks such as:

  • Patch plastering, tiling, basic plumbing, painting & decorating

• Logging work and updates using a PDA or mobile device

• Ensuring all work meets required standards and complies with health & safety procedures

• Providing a professional and respectful service to tenants in occupied homes

What You'll Need

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent experience)
• Competency in additional trades (tiling, patch plastering, basic plumbing, decorating)
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Previous experience working in social housing, council housing, or domestic property maintenance
• Strong communication skills and a customer-first approach

What's On Offer

• £22.00 - £23.00 per hour, paid weekly
• Company van and fuel card provided (for work use only)
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
• Long-term opportunity on an ongoing contract
• Access to training and upskilling
• Supportive team environment and consistent local work

How to Apply

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Job Ref: LON123