Multi Trader

Example Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel card provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Example Recruitment is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative to join social housing maintenance teams in Essex and East London. You will perform carpentry, multi-trade repairs, and fire door compliance across occupied properties, prioritising first-time fixes and safety.

Experience delivering responsive repairs in social housing, owning tools and a full UK driving licence is preferred; van and fuel card are provided, with availability for immediate start and overtime as

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
• CSCS Card (if held).
• PASMA / Working at Heights (if held).

Responsibilities

• Delivered responsive repairs across occupied residential properties.
• Carpentry works including doors, kitchens, and structural timber repairs.
• Fire door inspections, repairs, and compliance upgrades.
• Carried out multi-trade tasks including plastering, tiling, plumbing, and decorating.
• Performed locksmith duties including lock changes and repairs.
• Completed glazing repairs and sealing works to residential units.
• Used PDA systems to record work orders and job completion in real time.
• Followed Health & Safety procedures on all sites.
• Worked closely with supervisors and planners to meet deadlines.

Skills

Carpentry

Fire door installation

Multi-trade repairs

Locksmithing

Glazing

Health & Safety

PDA/mobile job recording

Customer-facing repairs

Emergency and out-of-hours repairs

Education

NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery

CSCS Card

PASMA / Working at Heights

Tools

Van provided

Job description

CARPENTER MULTI TRADER

Salary up to £40,660 plus call-out & overtime

Van & fuel card provided

Benefits package and perks

Professional Summary

Experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative with a strong background in social housing repairs and maintenance, delivering high-quality workmanship across occupied residential properties. Skilled in carpentry, fire door compliance, and a wide range of multi-trade repairs including plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, locksmithing, and glazing. Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to delivering first-time fixes and excellent customer service.

Key Skills

• Carpentry (doors, skirting, architraves, kitchens, flooring)
• Fire door installation, maintenance, and compliance works
• Multi-trade repairs (plastering, tiling, plumbing, decorating)
• Locksmithing (lock fitting, repair, replacement)
• Glazing repairs and glass replacement
• Responsive repairs in social housing environments
• Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments
• PDA/mobile job recording systems
• Customer-facing repair work in occupied homes
• Emergency and out-of-hours repairs

Experience

Multi-Trade Operative / Carpenter

Social Housing Maintenance Contracts (Essex and East London)

• Delivered responsive repairs across occupied residential properties
• Completed carpentry works including doors, kitchens, and structural timber repairs
• Undertook fire door inspections, repairs, and compliance upgrades
• Carried out multi-trade tasks including plastering, tiling, plumbing, and decorating
• Performed locksmith duties including lock changes and repairs
• Completed glazing repairs and sealing works to residential units
• Used PDA systems to record work orders and job completion in real time
• Followed strict Health & Safety procedures on all sites
• Worked closely with supervisors and planners to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
• CSCS Card (if held)
• PASMA / Working at Heights (if held)

Additional Information

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Own tools and transport compliant (van provided in employment where applicable)
• Available for immediate start
• Flexible for emergency callout rota and overtime work