Carpenter

Role: Carpenter Location:East London & Essex (covering areas including Newham, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Havering and surrounding Essex locations) Salary: 37,000 - 38,325 per annum Company Van & Fuel Card Role Summary We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter to join a well-established maintenance team carrying out reactive and planned repairs within occupied social housing properties across East London and parts of Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Carpenter who enjoys a varied workload and takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. Working across a portfolio of domestic properties, you'll play an important role in ensuring residents' homes are safe, well-maintained and finished to a high standard. The role is field-based, covering East London and surrounding Essex areas, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day. The Role As a Carpenter, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties. You'll work independently whilst being part of a supportive and established maintenance team. Typical duties will include: • First and second fix carpentry works • Hanging and easing internal and external doors • Repairing and replacing locks, handles and ironmongery • Kitchen repairs including worktops, units and doors • Installing and repairing skirting boards, architraves and boxing-in • Carrying out repairs to windows, frames and timber fixtures • General maintenance and making good works • Completing minor multi-trade tasks where required • Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely • Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' homes • Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in the quality of their work. You will have: • Previous experience working as a Carpenter within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments • Strong knowledge of first and second fix carpentry • Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties • The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents • Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads Essential Requirements • Full UK Driving Licence • Proven experience working as a Carpenter or Carpenter Multi Trader • Ability to travel across East London and Essex • Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs • Eligible to work in the UK (proof required) • DBS check (or willingness to undertake one if required) Benefits • 37,000 - 38,325 salary depending on experience • Company van & fuel card • Consistent, long-term work • Supportive and established maintenance team • Varied workload across residential properties • Opportunities for training and career development • Stable, permanent position with ongoing work • Holiday entitlement and company benefits package If you're an experienced Carpenter looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you. For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on .