Carpenter

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.