Carpenter Multi Trade

Carpenter Multi Trade

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full time, 40 hours

Salary: £41,200 per annum

Grade: 05

Working

Location:

East London (Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking, Dagenham) and surrounding areas

Persona:
Mobile worker - contractual hours to be worked from various locations such as resident homes with ad hoc office attendance as required

Closing Date: 9th June 2026 at 11pm

Our Multi trade/Carpenters are expected to carry out a range of tasks inclusive of internal and external door fitting, splice repairs, general locksmith, bathroom sub floors, bath panels and framework kitchen repairs/refits and other general maintenance repairs. Ideally, they will also be able to carry out internal/external window repairs including single and double glazing, repairs to doors, lock refits and repairs.

It is important to have effective communication skills and experience of working in a building and/or housing maintenance environment including a knowledge of a varied housing stock. Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to L&Q, and we expect operatives to have outstanding customer service and ability to deliver a right first‑time service, limiting follow‑ons and increasing satisfaction. Core hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm in general.

There is the opportunity to earn more from call‑outs and out‑of‑hours service.

• Sound working trade knowledge and experience
• Experience gained within a maintenance, site and/or housing environment
• NVQ or equivalent preferred
• Able to deliver excellent customer service
• Right first‑time approach
• Health and safety conscious
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Wide range of multi trade skills

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service + bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non‑contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, employee assistance programme and many more.

We reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email