Multitrader

Axis CLC Group; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis, part of Axis CLC Group, is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Multi Trader to join the Onward Maintenance Team for the Peabody Housing Contract, covering around 8,000 properties in and around Thamesmead.

You’ll lead with carpentry, support multi-trade tasks, and deliver a resident-focused service with first-time fixes and high standards. Duties include carpentry, basic plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating across occupied homes, with some out-of-hours callouts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry (or City & Guilds).
• Experience across multiple trades (tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating).
• Full UK driving licence and a well-maintained toolkit.
• Knowledge of social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Strong health and safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade works to support project completion, including carpentry, basic plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating.
• Record work accurately in real time via the Axis mobile app.
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams to keep delivery smooth.
• Complete risk assessments and follow health and safety procedures on every job.
• Support apprentices and uphold Axis’s high standard of customer service.
• Work across occupied residential properties and participate in out-of-hours support or callout rota.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade

Communication

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

The Role

We’re looking for a skilled Carpenter/Multi Trader to join our Onward Maintenance Team for the Peabody Housing Contract. Covering approximately 8,000 properties in and around the surrounding areas of Thamesmead.

You’ll lead with carpentry expertise but also support wider multi-trade tasks to ensure high-quality, well-rounded repairs. You’ll deliver a reliable, resident-focused service with a focus on first-time fixes and professional standards.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out multi-trade works to support project completion, including:

* Full range of Carpentry ( eg kitchen units new and replacements, internal and external doors, boxing in)

• Basic plumbing
• Tiling
• Patch plastering and making good
• Painting and decorating
• Support multi-trade repairs including:
• Wall and floor tiling
• 1st and 2nd fix carpentry
• Patch plastering and making good
• Painting and decorating to a professional standard
• Record work accurately in real time via the Axis mobile app.
• Collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams to keep delivery smooth and efficient.
• Complete risk assessments and follow health and safety procedures on every job.
• Support apprentices and uphold Axis’s high standard of customer service.
• Work across occupied residential properties and be available to participate in out-of-hours support or emergency callout rota when required.

About You

You’re a reliable, adaptable tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality work across multiple trades. You communicate clearly with residents, work well as part of a team, and help us maintain safe, warm, well-presented homes across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Up to £40,660 depending upon experience
• NVQ Level 2 or3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry (or equivalent)
• Fire door installation and sign off ( preferred not essential)
• Experience across multiple trades (tiling, carpentry, plastering, decorating)
• Full UK driving licence and well-maintained tool kit
• Knowledge of social housing repairs & maintenance
• Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail

What we offer

• Company van and fuel card for work purposes
• 23days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
• Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• Ongoing training, support and progression, Axis promotes from within

Our Commitment

Many faces, One Axis. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion across all teams and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments will be made where needed.