Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Location: South London (Croydon, Bexley, Southwark, Lewisham & Greenwich)
Rate: £23.90 per hour (CIS)
Benefits: Company van & fuel card provided

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative to join a busy social housing maintenance team covering Croydon, Bexley, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term work, a company van, fuel card, and the chance to secure a permanent position.

You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance within occupied residential and social housing properties. The successful candidate will have a strong carpentry background alongside experience in a range of multi-trade repairs, delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

• Carry out all aspects of carpentry, including door hanging, fire doors, skirting boards, architraves, kitchen repairs, flooring, and general first and second fix carpentry.
• Complete fire door maintenance, repairs, adjustments, and associated fire-stopping works.
• Undertake locksmithing duties, including lock repairs, replacements, and installations to domestic and communal entrance doors.
• Carry out glazing repairs, glass replacements, resealing, and finishing works.
• Complete associated multi-trade repairs, including:
  • Patch plastering and making good.
  • Wall and floor tiling.
  • Basic plumbing and drainage repairs.
  • Painting and decorating.
• Accurately update and close jobs using a PDA/mobile device.
• Work closely with supervisors and planners to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments and adhere to all health and safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working within occupied social housing properties.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out and emergency works when required.

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent).
• Experience carrying out fire door maintenance and repairs.
• Experience with locksmithing and glazing repairs is advantageous.
• Strong multi-trade skills, including plastering, tiling, basic plumbing, and decorating.
• Previous experience working within social housing, housing associations, or council properties.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card (preferred).
• Strong health and safety awareness and attention to detail.

• £23.90 per hour (CIS).
• Temp-to-perm opportunity.
• Company van and fuel card provided.
• Work covering Croydon, Bexley, Southwark, Lewisham, and Greenwich.
• Long-term work with opportunities for permanent employment and career progression.

To find out more or to apply, please send your CV today or get in touch for further information.