Multi Trade Carpenter

Fortus Recruitment Group; Potton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card supplied

Paid annual leave

Company pension scheme

Permanent, full-time employment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is recruiting a Multi Trade Carpenter to work across occupied social housing properties in Bedfordshire on a permanent basis. The role involves delivering a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance with strong workmanship and customer service.

You will perform carpentry repairs (1st/2nd fix), basic plumbing, painting and decorating, plastering patching, and tiling, ensuring work is high-quality and on schedule while maintaining safety and documenting tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Multi Trade Operative within social housing, property maintenance, or a similar environment.
• Competent across a range of trade disciplines, particularly carpentry, plumbing, decorating, and basic brickwork.
• Experience working in occupied properties.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A positive and professional approach to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs both 1st and 2nd fix.
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs.
• Undertake painting and decorating works.
• Patch plastering.
• Basic tiling.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Communicate professionally with tenants and colleagues while providing excellent customer service.
• Complete relevant job documentation accurately.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decorating

Brickwork

Driving Licence

Job description

Job title: Multi Trade Carpenter

Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £37,440 per annum with a van and fuel card supplied

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trade Carpenter to join a well-established social housing contractor on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position with a reputable company that offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package.

Working across occupied social housing properties throughout Bedfordshire, you will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance works while delivering a high standard of workmanship and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs both 1st and 2nd fix
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs
• Undertake painting and decorating works.
• Patch plastering
• Basic tiling
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all health and safety regulations.
• Communicate professionally with tenants and colleagues while providing excellent customer service.
• Complete relevant job documentation accurately.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Multi Trade Operative within social housing, property maintenance, or a similar environment.
• Competent across a range of trade disciplines, particularly carpentry, plumbing, decorating, and basic brickwork.
• Experience working in occupied properties.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A positive and professional approach to customer service.

Benefits

• Salary of £37,440 per annum.
• Company van provided.
• Fuel card supplied.
• Paid annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing contractor with long-term career prospects.