Multitrade Carpenter for Housing Repairs

Axis CLC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days annual leave

Referral bonus

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts

Volunteer day

Training and progression

Job summary

Axis CLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Multi Trader to join the Onward Maintenance Team for the Peabody Housing Contract. Covering approximately 8,000 properties in and around Thamesmead, you’ll lead with carpentry expertise while supporting wider multi-trade tasks to deliver high-quality, resident-focused repairs.

You’ll work across occupied homes, complete first-time fixes to professional standards, record work in real time via the Axis mobile app, and collaborate with supervisors, planners

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence and a well-maintained tool kit.
• Experience across tiling, carpentry, plastering and decorating.
• Fire door installation and sign off (preferred, not essential).
• Knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade works to support project completion.
• Carpentry tasks: e.g., kitchen units, doors, boxing in.
• Basic plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating.
• Record work in real time via the Axis mobile app.
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams.
• Complete risk assessments and follow health and safety procedures.
• Support apprentices and uphold high customer service.
• Work across occupied properties and participate in out-of-hours rota.

Skills

Carpentry

Multitrade experience

Communication

Driving licence

Fire door installation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Carpentry

Tools

Tool kit

Job description

Axis CLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Multi Trader to join the Onward Maintenance Team for the Peabody Housing Contract. Covering approximately 8,000 properties in and around Thamesmead, you’ll lead with carpentry expertise while supporting wider multi-trade tasks to deliver high-quality, resident-focused repairs.

You’ll work across occupied homes, complete first-time fixes to professional standards, record work in real time via the Axis mobile app, and collaborate with supervisors, planners