At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver repairs and maintenance across social housing, ensuring high-quality homes.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on community service and quality living.
- Benefits: Van and fuel provided, competitive pay, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while honing your multi-skilled trade expertise.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and experience in domestic settings.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
A reliable and experienced multi-skilled trades professional is required to deliver repairs, maintenance, and small works across a social housing portfolio. The ideal candidate will be a qualified carpenter with strong additional skills across general building maintenance, including tiling, plastering, plumbing, painting & decorating, and flooring. This role is essential in ensuring safe, high-quality homes and delivering excellent service to residents.
Key Responsibilities
- Carpentry tasks including:
- Boxing-in pipework
- Fitting bath panels
- Installing kitchen units or worktops
- Door easing, adjustments, and minor joinery repairs
- Multi-trade work including:
- Tiling — splashbacks, small wall/floor areas, repairs
- Plastering — patch plastering, small-area skimming
- Painting & decorating — walls, ceilings, woodwork, touch-ups, full room refreshes
- Flooring — vinyl, laminate, carpet tiles, minor sub-floor preparation
- General property maintenance tasks
- Ensure all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate job records using digital job management systems.
- Communicate professionally with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.
- Work independently or as part of a team to meet service targets.
- Participate in an out-of-hours rota where required.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) Carpentry
- Proven experience in domestic or social housing environments.
- Full Clean driving licence, Van & fuel provided.
Carpenter Multi‑Skilled employer: 18 Recruitment Limited
Join a dedicated team that values your skills and offers a supportive work environment focused on delivering high-quality service to residents. With opportunities for professional growth and development, as well as a commitment to safety and compliance, this role as a Carpenter Multi-Skilled in social housing provides a meaningful way to make a difference in the community. Enjoy the benefits of a reliable work-life balance, competitive compensation, and the chance to work with a diverse range of trades in a collaborative atmosphere.
