Daniel Owen Ltd

Multi Trader

Reading RG1 6AP

Key information

Pay
£25 to £26 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
12 Nov 2026

About this role

Multi-Skilled Carpenter - Property Maintenance

Locations

Reading, Calcot & Surrounding Areas

Position

Multi-Skilled Operative - Carpentry Bias

Contract

Ongoing

Sector

Property Maintenance / Social Housing

Start Date

Immediate

Our client is looking for an experienced

Multi-Skilled Operative with a strong carpentry bias to join their property maintenance team, covering Reading, Calcot and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with an established property maintenance contractor, carrying out reactive repairs and general maintenance across residential properties.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of reactive maintenance and repair works, with a particular focus on carpentry, including:

  • General carpentry repairs and maintenance
  • Door repairs, adjustments and replacements
  • Skirting boards, architraves and other second-fix carpentry
  • Flooring repairs and renewals
  • General property maintenance and remedial works
  • Basic plumbing and minor patch repairs where required
  • Carrying out reactive repairs within occupied residential properties
  • Completing all works efficiently and to a high standard
  • Providing a professional and respectful service to residents

Requirements

  • Proven experience in carpentry and property maintenance
  • Strong carpentry skills with a multi-skilled background
  • Experience carrying out reactive repairs in residential properties
  • Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Own tools and transport preferred
  • CSCS card preferred
  • Reliable, professional and able to start immediately

What's on Offer

  • Ongoing work with an established property maintenance contractor
  • Work across Reading, Calcot and surrounding areas
  • Immediate start available for the right candidate
  • Long-term opportunity
  • Consistent reactive maintenance work