Multi Trader - Carpenter

Golding Homes; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association is recruiting a Multi Trader with Carpentry as a primary trade to join their Repairs team in Maidstone. This full-time role involves ensuring properties remain at a high standard and requires experience in Social Housing. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and various benefits. Applicants must have a full driving license and will undergo a DBS check.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Mobile device

Uniform

28 days annual leave

Regular training and upskilling

Company Pension contribution

Flexible benefits

Annual Wellbeing Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in Social Housing required.
• Good IT skills and experience of working with a PDA are required.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure properties remain at a high standard.
• Complete repairs on time and to standard.
• Work with other skilled operatives.

Skills

Customer-oriented

IT skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

Qualification in Carpentry

Job description

Overview

Golding Homes is recruiting a Multi Trader with Carpentry as a primary trade to join our Repairs team. This permanent, full-time role is based in Maidstone, Kent, with travel to properties in Maidstone and surrounding areas. Salary circa £35,700; 40-hour week; option to join out of hours emergency rota paid at out-of-hours rate.

What you'll do

As a Multi-Trade Operative you will be responsible for ensuring our current properties remain at a high standard, providing customers with great quality homes. You'll work with other skilled operatives to complete repairs on time and to standard.

What we're looking for

• Highly motivated, customer-oriented people from all walks of life to provide the best service and value for money.
• A qualification in a primary trade (Carpentry) is desirable.
• Experience gained working in Social Housing is required.
• Good IT skills and experience of working with a PDA are required.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements (working at heights, asbestos awareness, manual handling and COSHH); further training will be provided.

What you'll get

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Mobile device
• Uniform
• Personal protective equipment
• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Regular training and upskilling
• Company Pension contribution and life assurance
• Flexible benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work, onsite gym, retail discounts, and more
• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Note: A full driving licence and DBS check are required for this role. Closing date: Tuesday 30 September 2025 at midnight. We may short-list and close the role early. We welcome applicants and can provide support with the application.