Carpentry Multi Trader – Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
Location: Oldbury
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunities Available
Salary: £34,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card
Our client, a leading contractor within the social housing sector, is seeking an experienced Carpentry Multi Trader to join their responsive repairs and maintenance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled carpenter with strong multi-trade experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs and exceptional customer service within occupied and void social housing properties.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out day-to-day responsive repairs and planned maintenance works
Working across occupied and void social housing properties
Completing a range of carpentry and associated maintenance tasks including:
Door hanging and repairs
Lock changes and repairs
Kitchen unit repairs and replacements
Skirting boards, architraves, and internal joinery
Flooring and fencing repairs
General first and second fix carpentry
Undertaking additional multi-trade works such as:
Basic plumbing repairs
Patch plastering
Tiling repairs
Painting and decorating touch-ups
General property maintenance
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to a high standard
Ensuring works are completed within agreed timescales
Delivering excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes
Accurately completing job sheets and updating works via PDA/tablet systems
Maintaining health and safety standards at all times
Requirements
Proven experience as a Carpenter/Multi Trader within social housing, repairs, or maintenance
Strong carpentry background with excellent all-round maintenance skills
Experience working within occupied properties
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Full UK driving licence
Own tools (preferred unless otherwise supplied)
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry or equivalent qualification
Experience using PDA systems for job management
Previous social housing or local authority contractor experience
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £34,000
Company van and fuel card
Ongoing work with established social housing contracts
Opportunity for permanent employment
Supportive team environment and long-term career prospects
If you are an experienced Carpentry Multi Trader looking for your next opportunity within the social housing sector, we would love to hear from you