Carpenter

Carpenter - Property Services

Job Type

Temp - Permanent

Start Date

ASAP

Location

Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties

Temp Rate

£24.40 per hour

Salary

£41,327 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

A Carpenter is required to join a reputable housing provider, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works across occupied residential properties. The role will involve a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring residents receive a high-quality, right-first-time service.

The successful candidate will have experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs and be capable of working independently whilst maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Daily Responsibilities

• Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance on occupied residential properties
• Repairing and replacing doors, frames, skirting, architraves and locks
• Completing kitchen repairs, cupboard repairs and flooring works
• Carrying out fencing and gate repairs
• Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
• Diagnosing repair issues and delivering effective solutions
• Updating work orders and material usage through PDA/mobile technology
• Managing van stock and ordering materials as required
• Providing a high level of customer service to residents
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs
• Experience carrying out first and second fix carpentry
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Experience using PDA/mobile working systems
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Benefits

• Company van and fuel card provided for business use
• 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits
• Generous pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life cover and income protection
• Funded training and development opportunities
• Permanent opportunity with a leading housing provider

If you are interested in hearing more about the vacancy, please apply to the advert or send your CV.

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