Job Title: Carpenter Multi-Trader

Location: South London (Bromley, Croydon & Wandsworth)
Salary: £38,000 per annum

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a well-established reactive maintenance team, carrying out carpentry repairs, installations and general property maintenance within occupied social housing properties across Bromley, Croydon and Wandsworth.

The successful candidate will have strong carpentry skills alongside experience in general multi-trade repairs, with the ability to complete a variety of maintenance works within residential properties.

This role would suit a reliable, hands-on operative who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship, completing jobs efficiently and providing excellent customer service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry repairs and general maintenance works within occupied residential properties.

• Hanging, adjusting and repairing internal and external doors.

• Completing repairs and replacements to door frames, architraves and skirting boards.

• Fitting and repairing kitchen units, cupboards, worktops and other fixtures.

• Carrying out repairs and replacements to wooden flooring, floorboards and other timber elements.

• Installing and repairing locks, hinges, handles and other door furniture.

• Completing basic plumbing repairs where required.

• Undertaking minor plastering, patching and making-good works.

• Carrying out general multi-trade repairs and property maintenance.

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and effectively.

• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to a high standard.

• Delivering excellent customer service when working in residents' homes.

• Managing your own workload and completing jobs within agreed timescales.

• Taking ownership of jobs from first visit through to completion.

We're Looking For People Who:

• Take pride in delivering high-quality carpentry and maintenance work.

• Have a good eye for detail and a right-first-time approach.

• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.

• Work professionally, safely and respectfully in occupied properties.

• Communicate effectively with tenants and office-based teams.

• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.

• Respect company vehicles, materials and equipment.

• Represent the business professionally every day.

Successful Applicants Will Be Expected To:

• Work towards agreed KPIs and daily productivity targets.

• Maintain excellent quality inspection scores.

• Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping.

• Use PDA and mobile technology systems correctly.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Take ownership and responsibility for all allocated jobs.

• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Experience & Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Proven experience as a Carpenter Multi-Trader, Carpenter or Multi-Skilled Operative.

• Strong carpentry skills, including hanging doors, door repairs, fitting architraves and skirting boards.

• Experience fitting and repairing kitchen units, worktops and other fixtures.

• Experience within reactive maintenance, property maintenance or social housing.

• Experience working within occupied residential properties.

• A good understanding of general multi-trade repairs and maintenance.

• Basic plumbing, plastering and making-good skills.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively.

• A full UK manual driving licence, if required for the role.

What's On Offer

• £38,000 basic salary per annum.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Consistent workload with long-term job security.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Opportunity to utilise a broad range of carpentry and multi-trade skills.

• Work across Bromley, Croydon and Wandsworth.

If you're interested in this opportunity or would like to find out more, please contact Sommer on 07502 427533.