Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Location: Wednesbury

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.

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