Carpenter

Carpenter - Property Services

Job Type: Temp - Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties

Temp Rate: £24.40 per hour

Salary: £41,327 per annum + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

A Carpenter is required to join a reputable housing provider, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works across occupied residential properties. The role will involve a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring residents receive a high-quality, right-first-time service.

The successful candidate will have experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs and be capable of working independently whilst maintaining excellent customer service standards.

Daily Responsibilities:

Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance on occupied residential properties

Repairing and replacing doors, frames, skirting, architraves and locks

Completing kitchen repairs, cupboard repairs and flooring works

Carrying out fencing and gate repairs

Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works

Diagnosing repair issues and delivering effective solutions

Updating work orders and material usage through PDA/mobile technology

Managing van stock and ordering materials as required

Providing a high level of customer service to residents

Ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently

Requirements

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification

Previous experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs

Experience carrying out first and second fix carpentry

Full UK manual driving licence

Experience using PDA/mobile working systems

Strong customer service and communication skills

Benefits:

Company van and fuel card provided for business use

25 days annual leave plus additional benefits

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life cover and income protection

Funded training and development opportunities

Permanent opportunity with a leading housing provider

If you are interested in hearing more about the vacancy, please apply to the advert or send your CV.

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