Job Description
Carpenter / Multi-Skilled Operative
Walthamstow, London
Salary: £40,674.20 per annum
Annual Leave: 31 days (includes 8 bank holidays)
Contract: Permanent
Van & Fuel card provided
Build Recruitment are working on behalf of our client to recruit an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team based in East London
The successful candidate will carry out high-quality carpentry works alongside a range of general repairs and maintenance tasks across residential and commercial properties. The role will focus on void property refurbishments, responsive repairs, and retrofit programmes, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready for occupation.
Key Responsibilities:
- First and second fix carpentry works
- Door installations and repairs, including fire doors where required
- Kitchen fitting, flooring, skirting, architraves, locks and ironmongery
- Void property refurbishments and general property maintenance
- Basic plumbing, patch plastering, and making good
- Support retrofit, insulation, damp and mould improvement works
- Deliver excellent customer service in occupied and void properties
- Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with compliance standards
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
- Valid CSCS Card
- Proven experience in a multi-skilled carpentry role
- Experience within social housing, repairs, maintenance, or voids environments
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Desirable:
- Fire door experience (FD30/FD60)
- Kitchen and bathroom installation experience
- Knowledge of plumbing, plastering, and retrofit works
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering a varied role, stable employment, and the chance to make a real impact across local housing stock.
Please apply or contact Kiera Troutt on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for further details
