Multi Trade Carpenter

Daniel Owen Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company is looking for a Multi Trade Carpenter to work on social housing repairs across Cambridge. This full-time position offers £22.00 - £23.00 per hour and a company van. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, experience in social housing, and skills in additional trades. This role provides a long-term opportunity with access to training in a supportive environment. Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Access to training and upskilling

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry & Joinery.
• Competency in additional trades like tiling and plumbing.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Complete a wide range of carpentry repairs and installations.
• Carry out basic multi-trade tasks such as tiling and plastering.
• Log work updates using a PDA or mobile device.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Basic plumbing

Tiling

Painting & Decorating

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Multi Trade Carpenter - Social Housing Repairs

📍 Cambridge | £22.00 - £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