CARPENTER / MULTI-TRADE OPERATIVE
Experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative with a strong background in social housing repairs and maintenance, delivering high-quality workmanship across occupied residential properties. Skilled in carpentry, fire door compliance, and a wide range of multi-trade repairs including plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, locksmithing, and glazing. Reliable, safety‑focused, and committed to delivering first‑time fixes and excellent customer service.
Key Skills
- Carpentry (doors, skirting, architraves, kitchens, flooring)
- Fire door installation, maintenance, and compliance works
- Multi‑trade repairs (plastering, tiling, plumbing, decorating)
- Locksmithing (lock fitting, repair, replacement)
- Glazing repairs and glass replacement
- Responsive repairs in social housing environments
- Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments
- PDA/mobile job recording systems
- Customer‑facing repair work in occupied homes
- Emergency and out‑of‑hours repairs
Experience
Multi‑Trade Operative / Carpenter – Social Housing Maintenance Contracts (London)
- Delivered responsive repairs across occupied residential properties
- Completed carpentry works including doors, kitchens, and structural timber repairs
- Undertook fire door inspections, repairs, and compliance upgrades
- Carried out multi‑trade tasks including plastering, tiling, plumbing, and decorating
- Performed locksmith duties including lock changes and repairs
- Completed glazing repairs and sealing works to residential units
- Used PDA systems to record work orders and job completion in real time
- Followed strict Health & Safety procedures on all sites
- Worked closely with supervisors and planners to meet deadlines
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
- CSCS Card (if held)
- PASMA / Working at Heights (if held)
Additional Information
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own tools and transport compliant (van provided in employment where applicable)
- Available for immediate start
- Flexible for emergency callout rota and overtime work
