Multi-Trade Plumber/Carpenter

Think Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing association in Leicester is seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Plumber/Carpenter to join their maintenance team. This full-time temp-to-perm role involves delivering high-quality repairs to social housing properties. Candidates should have experience in plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and painting, along with a minimum level 2 trade qualification. A full UK driving licence is required. Apply now to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Van provided

Qualifications

• Experience across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and painting.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Able to work safely and respectfully in tenanted properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance in void properties.
• Minor repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems.
• Hanging doors, fitting skirting, and general woodwork.
• Patch repairs and making good.
• Internal finishing, including prep and touch-ups.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Plastering

Painting & Decorating

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ or trade qualification (level 2 minimum)

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting on behalf of a reputable housing association in Leicester for an experienced Multi-Trade Plumber/Carpenter to join their maintenance team. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm role delivering high-quality repairs to social housing properties in the Leicester region.

Details

Location: Leicester and surrounding

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Duration: Temp to Perm

Pay Rate: £18 - £19 per hour (Van provided)

INDPS

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive and planned maintenance in void properties
• Plumbing: Minor repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems
• Carpentry: Hanging doors, fitting skirting, architraves, and general woodwork
• Plastering: Patch repairs and making good
• Painting & Decorating: Internal finishing, including prep and touch-ups
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard with minimal disruption to tenants

Requirements

• Experience across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and painting
• NVQ or trade qualification (level 2 minimum)
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail and a professional approach
• Able to work safely and respectfully in tenanted properties

How to apply

Interested in working with a company with a great reputation and in a role that will make a difference to people’s lives? Please apply with your CV.