Carpenter Multi Trader

CARPENTER / MULTI-TRADE OPERATIVE

Professional Summary

Experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative with a strong background in social housing repairs and maintenance, delivering high-quality workmanship across occupied residential properties. Skilled in carpentry, fire door compliance, and a wide range of multi-trade repairs including plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, locksmithing, and glazing. Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to delivering first-time fixes and excellent customer service.

Key Skills

• Carpentry (doors, skirting, architraves, kitchens, flooring)
• Fire door installation, maintenance, and compliance works
• Multi-trade repairs (plastering, tiling, plumbing, decorating)
• Locksmithing (lock fitting, repair, replacement)
• Glazing repairs and glass replacement
• Responsive repairs in social housing environments
• Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments
• PDA/mobile job recording systems
• Customer-facing repair work in occupied homes
• Emergency and out-of-hours repairs

Experience

Multi-Trade Operative / Carpenter
Social Housing Maintenance Contracts (London)

• Delivered responsive repairs across occupied residential properties
• Completed carpentry works including doors, kitchens, and structural timber repairs
• Undertook fire door inspections, repairs, and compliance upgrades
• Carried out multi-trade tasks including plastering, tiling, plumbing, and decorating
• Performed locksmith duties including lock changes and repairs
• Completed glazing repairs and sealing works to residential units
• Used PDA systems to record work orders and job completion in real time
• Followed strict Health & Safety procedures on all sites
• Worked closely with supervisors and planners to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
• CSCS Card (if held)
• PASMA / Working at Heights (if held)

Additional Information

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Own tools and transport compliant (van provided in employment where applicable)
• Available for immediate start
• Flexible for emergency callout rota and overtime work