Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Job Title
- Carpenter

Location:

North West London – Brent, Barnet & occasional Islington
 Salary: £38,000 per annum – dependent on experience & qualifications
 Company Van  Fuel Card Provided

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time
 Unlimited Overtime & Call-Out Available
 23 Days Holiday  Bank Holidays
 Immediate / Quick Start Available

Experienced Carpenter Looking for a Permanent Opportunity?

Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter to join an established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance across social housing and council properties throughout North West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Carpenter looking for long-term job security, a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and plenty of overtime and call-out opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties, working directly in tenants' homes and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Working Areas The main areas covered will include:

Brent
Barnet
North West London
Occasional Islington The role offers a local patch, helping to keep travelling manageable while providing consistent work across the area.

The Role – Carpenter You will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and day-to-day maintenance within occupied social housing and council properties.

The role will involve diagnosing repair requirements, completing work efficiently and aiming for first-time fixes wherever possible.

Your day-to-day duties will include:
Carrying out all aspects of carpentry repairs and maintenance
Hanging and adjusting internal and external doors
Repairing and replacing door frames and linings
Fitting and repairing skirting boards and architraves
Carrying out kitchen repairs and installations
Repairing kitchen units, doors, worktops and associated carpentry
Carrying out flooring and general joinery repairs
Completing fencing and external carpentry works
Repairing timber structures and general woodwork
Completing responsive repairs within occupied properties
Diagnosing faults and identifying suitable repair solutions
Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible
Completing jobs within required response times
Working safely and efficiently within residents' homes
Keeping work areas clean and tidy
Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents
Updating job information and completing paperwork/PDA records where required
Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider team Social Housing Experience Previous experience working within social housing, housing associations, council properties, local authority maintenance or domestic property repairs would be highly desirable.

You should be comfortable working in occupied homes and understand the importance of:

Professional communication
 Respecting tenants' homes
 Good customer service
 Clean and tidy working practices
 Completing repairs correctly first time
 Working safely and efficiently

What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with experienced:

Carpenters
Carpenter Multi Traders
Carpenter Multi Skilled
Multi Skilled Carpenters
Maintenance Carpenters
Domestic Carpenters
Responsive Repairs Carpenters
Social Housing Carpenters
Joiners with strong carpentry experience

You should have:

Proven experience as a Carpenter
Strong domestic carpentry and repair skills
Experience working in occupied properties
Social housing / council / housing association experience preferred
Good knowledge of reactive maintenance
Ability to diagnose problems and work independently
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and customer service skills
A professional and reliable approach
Full UK Driving Licence – essential
Own tools – desirable QualificationsNVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant practical experience will also be considered.

What's On Offer?£38,000 per annumPLUS:

Company Van
 Fuel Card
 Unlimited Overtime Available
 Call-Out Opportunities
 23 Days Annual Leave  Bank Holidays
 Pension Scheme
 Permanent Contract
 Long-Term Social…