Role: Carpenter
Location: East London & Essex (covering areas including Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Havering and surrounding Essex locations)
Salary: £37,000 - £38,325 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card
Role Summary
We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter to join a well-established maintenance team carrying out reactive and planned repairs within occupied social housing properties across East London and parts of Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Carpenter who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Working across a portfolio of domestic properties, you'll play an important role in ensuring residents' homes are safe, well-maintained and finished to a high standard.
The role is field-based, covering East London and surrounding Essex areas, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.
The Role
As a Carpenter, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties. You'll work independently whilst being part of a supportive and established maintenance team.
Typical duties will include:
First and second fix carpentry works
Hanging and easing internal and external doors
Repairing and replacing locks, handles and ironmongery
Kitchen repairs including worktops, units and doors
Installing and repairing skirting boards, architraves and boxing-in
Carrying out repairs to windows, frames and timber fixtures
General maintenance and making good works
Completing minor multi-trade tasks where required
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely
Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' homes
Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in the quality of their work.
You will have:
Previous experience working as a Carpenter within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
Strong knowledge of first and second fix carpentry
Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
Essential Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Proven experience working as a Carpenter or Carpenter Multi Trader
Ability to travel across East London and Essex
Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
DBS check (or willingness to undertake one if required)
Benefits
£37,000 - £38,325 salary depending on experience
Company van & fuel card
Consistent, long-term work
Supportive and established maintenance team
Varied workload across residential properties
Opportunities for training and career development
Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
Holiday entitlement and company benefits package
If you're an experienced Carpenter looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on 07502 427533 .
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