Multi Trade Carpenter based in the Northampton/Kettering/Peterborough region required to work with a leading Housing Association. I am looking for an experienced multi trade carpenter to carry out planned and reactive repairs on void and tenanted social housing properties across the Northampton/Kettering/Peterborough region. Work will include carrying out 2nd fix carpentry repairs ranging from hanging doors, lock replacements, replacing skirting and architraves. Work will also include larger repairs such as full renovations of kitchens and bathrooms. Experience in basic plumbing would be beneficial from minor repairs to some installations included with joinery based jobs. This is a temporary position (with the opportunity for a permanent contract based on performance/attendance) working a standard 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. 8:00am - 16:30pm. Pay rate: 20 per hour. Van and fuel card provided. Requirements: Minimum NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in Carpentry You will have experience of delivering multi-trade work with additional trade skills Full UK Driving Licence Interested? Call Jack on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Nov 13, 2025
Seasonal
Multi Trade Carpenter based in the Northampton/Kettering/Peterborough region required to work with a leading Housing Association. I am looking for an experienced multi trade carpenter to carry out planned and reactive repairs on void and tenanted social housing properties across the Northampton/Kettering/Peterborough region. Work will include carrying out 2nd fix carpentry repairs ranging from hanging doors, lock replacements, replacing skirting and architraves. Work will also include larger repairs such as full renovations of kitchens and bathrooms. Experience in basic plumbing would be beneficial from minor repairs to some installations included with joinery based jobs. This is a temporary position (with the opportunity for a permanent contract based on performance/attendance) working a standard 40 hours per week Monday - Friday. 8:00am - 16:30pm. Pay rate: 20 per hour. Van and fuel card provided. Requirements: Minimum NVQ or City & Guilds level 3 in Carpentry You will have experience of delivering multi-trade work with additional trade skills Full UK Driving Licence Interested? Call Jack on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Enjoy a long-term, self-employed role, working for a respected and well-established housing contractor. This Multi Trade Operative role offers consistent work, weekly pay, and the potential for full-time employment if desired. You'll be working for a major housing contractor in the Northampton area, known for providing long-term opportunities and a strong team environment. This is an organization where you'll be valued for your contribution and given stability in your role. I would love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Plumber Multi Trade, Carpenter Multi Trade, Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom Fitter, Wet room Fitter or in a similar construction-related role. As the Multi Trade Operative, you will be responsible for: Carrying out a wide range of carpentry tasks Completing general plumbing works Installing and maintaining UPVC windows and doors Laying various types of flooring Painting, decorating, and delivering general maintenance across homes The successful Multi Trade Operative will: Have their own tools Hold a full UK driving licence Have relevant industry experience in social housing or a domestic setting In return, the Multi Trade Operative will receive: Fuel allowance or use of a company vehicle Weekly pay (CIS or PAYE payments available) Long term work Potential for full-time employment if desired Essential training provided ASAP start Location & travel Based in Northampton, this role is easily accessible from surrounding areas thanks to its proximity to major roads such as the M1, A5, and A14. The Northampton Loop railway line serves the town, providing excellent rail links to neighbouring towns and cities. If this Multi Trade Operative role sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now, or call Alex on (phone number removed).
Nov 07, 2025
Contract
Enjoy a long-term, self-employed role, working for a respected and well-established housing contractor. This Multi Trade Operative role offers consistent work, weekly pay, and the potential for full-time employment if desired. You'll be working for a major housing contractor in the Northampton area, known for providing long-term opportunities and a strong team environment. This is an organization where you'll be valued for your contribution and given stability in your role. I would love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Plumber Multi Trade, Carpenter Multi Trade, Kitchen Fitter, Bathroom Fitter, Wet room Fitter or in a similar construction-related role. As the Multi Trade Operative, you will be responsible for: Carrying out a wide range of carpentry tasks Completing general plumbing works Installing and maintaining UPVC windows and doors Laying various types of flooring Painting, decorating, and delivering general maintenance across homes The successful Multi Trade Operative will: Have their own tools Hold a full UK driving licence Have relevant industry experience in social housing or a domestic setting In return, the Multi Trade Operative will receive: Fuel allowance or use of a company vehicle Weekly pay (CIS or PAYE payments available) Long term work Potential for full-time employment if desired Essential training provided ASAP start Location & travel Based in Northampton, this role is easily accessible from surrounding areas thanks to its proximity to major roads such as the M1, A5, and A14. The Northampton Loop railway line serves the town, providing excellent rail links to neighbouring towns and cities. If this Multi Trade Operative role sounds like something you'd be interested in, apply now, or call Alex on (phone number removed).
Plumber / Carpenter - Single / Multi Skilled Operative
Northamptonshire
Permanent - 42.5 hrs per week
£31,000 per year
We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Operative to join the team. Skills needed include:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- UPVC
- Plastering & tiling
- Bricklaying
- Painting and decorating
- Limited roofing works
Please read the attached job description for full details.
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
You’ll need to have…
- City and Guilds Craft Certificate / NVQ equivalent or experience in an operative role
- Experience of using handheld devices
- Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments
- An understanding of health and safety legislation and risk assessments
- Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary
- The ability to travel between sites as needed
Development opportunity
You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. We will provide you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician. Qualified Multi Skilled Technicians earn a salary of up to £34,000 per year plus benefits.
Please take a look at the attached list of benefits.
Emergency out of hours call out:
Weekly standby allowance = £248.59
Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06
Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31
Closing: 16 February
Interviews: 22 February
Feb 03, 2023
Permanent
Plumber / Carpenter - Single / Multi Skilled Operative
Northamptonshire
Permanent - 42.5 hrs per week
£31,000 per year
We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Operative to join the team. Skills needed include:
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- UPVC
- Plastering & tiling
- Bricklaying
- Painting and decorating
- Limited roofing works
Please read the attached job description for full details.
A full driving licence is essential for this role.
You’ll need to have…
- City and Guilds Craft Certificate / NVQ equivalent or experience in an operative role
- Experience of using handheld devices
- Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments
- An understanding of health and safety legislation and risk assessments
- Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary
- The ability to travel between sites as needed
Development opportunity
You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. We will provide you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician. Qualified Multi Skilled Technicians earn a salary of up to £34,000 per year plus benefits.
Please take a look at the attached list of benefits.
Emergency out of hours call out:
Weekly standby allowance = £248.59
Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06
Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31
Closing: 16 February
Interviews: 22 February
Construction Jobs
MK43, Wharley End, Central Bedfordshire
Carpenter - Single or Multi Skilled
Northamptonshire and surrounding areas as required
£30,000 - £31,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
Our client is passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in Housing.
About the role:
Our client is looking for Multi Skilled Operatives to join their Voids and Responsive team. The role will carry out maintenance and repair work to ongoing projects.
You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. Our client will support you in your development by providing you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician, which once achieved attracts a salary of up to £34,000 per annum plus benefits.
Your day to day duties will include surveying jobs, finding and repairing faults across a range of works such as:
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• UPVC
• Plastering
• Bricklaying
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Limited roofing works
Emergency out of hours call out:
Weekly standby allowance = £248.59
Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06
Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31
What they’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Relevant qualification - City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ equivalent
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, garages, UPVC, wet trades and high level works
• Experience of using handheld devices
• Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments
• The ability to produce and understand risk assessments
• An understanding of health and safety legislation
• Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary
• Ability to travel between sites as needed You will ideally be Asbestos Awareness trained.
Due to the nature of this role you will be required to work evenings and weekends.
What they offer:
• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 after five year’s service
• Company Van • Tablet • Uniform • 24 hours call out (1 in 6 weeks)
• Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Health cash-plan including employee assistance
• Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers
• Free parking at all our offices
• Discounted cinema tickets
If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, our client wants to hear from you
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Carpenter - Single or Multi Skilled
Northamptonshire and surrounding areas as required
£30,000 - £31,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
Our client is passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in Housing.
About the role:
Our client is looking for Multi Skilled Operatives to join their Voids and Responsive team. The role will carry out maintenance and repair work to ongoing projects.
You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. Our client will support you in your development by providing you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician, which once achieved attracts a salary of up to £34,000 per annum plus benefits.
Your day to day duties will include surveying jobs, finding and repairing faults across a range of works such as:
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• UPVC
• Plastering
• Bricklaying
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Limited roofing works
Emergency out of hours call out:
Weekly standby allowance = £248.59
Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06
Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31
What they’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Relevant qualification - City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ equivalent
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, garages, UPVC, wet trades and high level works
• Experience of using handheld devices
• Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments
• The ability to produce and understand risk assessments
• An understanding of health and safety legislation
• Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary
• Ability to travel between sites as needed You will ideally be Asbestos Awareness trained.
Due to the nature of this role you will be required to work evenings and weekends.
What they offer:
• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 after five year’s service
• Company Van • Tablet • Uniform • 24 hours call out (1 in 6 weeks)
• Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Health cash-plan including employee assistance
• Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers
• Free parking at all our offices
• Discounted cinema tickets
If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, our client wants to hear from you
Construction Jobs
MK43, Wharley End, Central Bedfordshire
Carpenter - Single or Multi Skilled
Northamptonshire and surrounding areas as required
£30,000 - £31,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
Our client is passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in Housing.
About the role:
Our client is looking for Multi Skilled Operatives to join their Voids and Responsive team. The role will carry out maintenance and repair work to ongoing projects.
You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. Our client will support you in your development by providing you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician, which once achieved attracts a salary of up to £34,000 per annum plus benefits.
Your day to day duties will include surveying jobs, finding and repairing faults across a range of works such as:
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• UPVC
• Plastering
• Bricklaying
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Limited roofing works
Emergency out of hours call out:
Weekly standby allowance = £248.59
Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06
Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31
What they’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Relevant qualification - City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ equivalent
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, garages, UPVC, wet trades and high level works
• Experience of using handheld devices
• Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments
• The ability to produce and understand risk assessments
• An understanding of health and safety legislation
• Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary
• Ability to travel between sites as needed You will ideally be Asbestos Awareness trained.
Due to the nature of this role you will be required to work evenings and weekends.
What they offer:
• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 after five year’s service
• Company Van • Tablet • Uniform • 24 hours call out (1 in 6 weeks)
• Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Health cash-plan including employee assistance
• Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers
• Free parking at all our offices
• Discounted cinema tickets
If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, our client wants to hear from you
Sep 15, 2022
Permanent
Carpenter - Single or Multi Skilled
Northamptonshire and surrounding areas as required
£30,000 - £31,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
Our client is passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in Housing.
About the role:
Our client is looking for Multi Skilled Operatives to join their Voids and Responsive team. The role will carry out maintenance and repair work to ongoing projects.
You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. Our client will support you in your development by providing you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician, which once achieved attracts a salary of up to £34,000 per annum plus benefits.
Your day to day duties will include surveying jobs, finding and repairing faults across a range of works such as:
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• UPVC
• Plastering
• Bricklaying
• Tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Limited roofing works
Emergency out of hours call out:
Weekly standby allowance = £248.59
Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06
Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31
What they’re looking for:
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• Relevant qualification - City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ equivalent
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, garages, UPVC, wet trades and high level works
• Experience of using handheld devices
• Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments
• The ability to produce and understand risk assessments
• An understanding of health and safety legislation
• Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary
• Ability to travel between sites as needed You will ideally be Asbestos Awareness trained.
Due to the nature of this role you will be required to work evenings and weekends.
What they offer:
• Competitive salary
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 after five year’s service
• Company Van • Tablet • Uniform • 24 hours call out (1 in 6 weeks)
• Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
• Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free life assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Health cash-plan including employee assistance
• Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers
• Free parking at all our offices
• Discounted cinema tickets
If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, our client wants to hear from you
Build Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry
We are currently working on behalf of a Large Housing Association. My Client is currently looking for a Carpenter Multi Trader for a position to carry out work on Occupied & Void properties within the Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire area.
Duties will include general Carpentry repairs, patch plastering, plumbing, tiling and painting. The successful candidate will have experience working within the Social Housing sector.
The successful candidate will be supplied a van.
Please send your CV for consideration.
Contact Josh on (phone number removed) for further details.
HM
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer
Oct 27, 2020
Build Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry
We are currently working on behalf of a Large Housing Association. My Client is currently looking for a Carpenter Multi Trader for a position to carry out work on Occupied & Void properties within the Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire area.
Duties will include general Carpentry repairs, patch plastering, plumbing, tiling and painting. The successful candidate will have experience working within the Social Housing sector.
The successful candidate will be supplied a van.
Please send your CV for consideration.
Contact Josh on (phone number removed) for further details.
HM
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer
Build Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry
We are currently working on behalf of a Large Housing Association. My Client is currently looking for a Carpenter Multi Trader for a position to carry out work on Occupied & Void properties within the Buckinghamshie, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire area.
Duties will include general Carpentry repairs, patch plastering, plumbing, tiling and painting. The successful candidate will have experience working within the Social Housing sector.
The successful candidate will be supplied a van & Fuel.
Please send your CV for consideration.
Contact Josh on (phone number removed) for further details.
HM
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer
Apr 26, 2020
Build Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry
We are currently working on behalf of a Large Housing Association. My Client is currently looking for a Carpenter Multi Trader for a position to carry out work on Occupied & Void properties within the Buckinghamshie, Bedfordshire & Northamptonshire area.
Duties will include general Carpentry repairs, patch plastering, plumbing, tiling and painting. The successful candidate will have experience working within the Social Housing sector.
The successful candidate will be supplied a van & Fuel.
Please send your CV for consideration.
Contact Josh on (phone number removed) for further details.
HM
Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer
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