Location: North West London – Brent, Barnet & occasional Islington
Salary: £38,000 per annum – dependent on experience & qualifications
Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Unlimited Overtime & Call-Out Available
23 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
Immediate / Quick Start Available

Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter to join an established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance across social housing and council properties throughout North West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Carpenter looking for long-term job security, a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and plenty of overtime and call-out opportunities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties, working directly in tenants' homes and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

The main areas covered will include:

• Brent

• Barnet

• North West London

• Occasional Islington

The role offers a local patch, helping to keep travelling manageable while providing consistent work across the area.

You will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and day-to-day carpentry maintenance within occupied social housing and council properties.

The role will involve diagnosing carpentry issues, completing work efficiently and aiming for first-time fixes wherever possible.

• Carrying out all aspects of carpentry repairs and maintenance.

• Repairing and replacing doors, door frames, skirting boards and architraves.

• Hanging and adjusting internal doors, including fitting hinges, handles and locks.

• Repairing and replacing window frames, window fittings and associated components.

• Carrying out repairs to kitchen units, cupboards, worktops and fittings.

• Completing repairs to flooring, floorboards and other timber components.

• Undertaking lock, latch, hinge and general ironmongery repairs.

• Completing general carpentry installations and repairs as required.

• Carrying out responsive repairs within occupied properties.

• Diagnosing faults and identifying suitable repair solutions.

• Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible.

• Completing jobs within required response times.

• Working safely and efficiently within residents' homes.

• Keeping work areas clean and tidy.

• Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents.

• Updating job information and completing paperwork/PDA records where required.

• Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider team.

Previous experience working within social housing, housing associations, council properties, local authority maintenance or domestic property repairs would be highly desirable.

You should be comfortable working in occupied homes and understand the importance of:

• Professional communication.

• Respecting tenants' homes.

• Good customer service.

• Clean and tidy working practices.

• Completing repairs correctly first time.

• Working safely and efficiently.

We're interested in speaking with experienced:

• Carpenters

• Carpenter Multi Traders

• Multi-Skilled Carpenters

• Maintenance Carpenters

• Responsive Repairs Carpenters

• Social Housing Carpenters

• Property Maintenance Carpenters

• Multi Trade Operatives with strong carpentry experience

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Carpenter.

• Strong domestic carpentry and repair skills.

• Experience working in occupied properties.

• Social housing / council / housing association experience preferred.

• Good knowledge of reactive maintenance.

• Ability to diagnose problems and work independently.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• A professional and reliable approach.

• Full UK Driving Licence – essential.

• Own tools – desirable.

Relevant carpentry qualifications, such as NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry or City & Guilds, would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant practical experience will also be considered.

PLUS:

• Company Van

• Fuel Card

• Unlimited Overtime Available

• Call-Out Opportunities

• 23 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays

• Pension Scheme

• Permanent Contract

• Long-Term Social Housing Work

• Local North West London Patch

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Supportive Team Environment

• Consistent Workload

The unlimited overtime and call-out opportunities provide excellent potential to increase your annual earnings.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Carpenter who wants to move into a secure permanent position with consistent work and a strong benefits package.

You'll be joining an established maintenance operation working across social housing properties in North West London, with the security of a permanent contract and the opportunity to earn additional money through overtime and call-outs.

If you're currently working as a Carpenter, Carpenter Multi, Multi-Skilled Carpenter, Domestic Carpenter or Maintenance Carpenter and have experience within social housing or domestic repairs, we'd like to hear from you.

Interested in the position?

Send your CV to:

[email protected]

Or contact Tom directly for more information:

07884 094599