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About Us
Axis Europe, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist with 55+ years of experience, employing over 1,500 people and supporting 250+ clients across the UK. We deliver repairs, planned maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and fire safety, combining local, responsive teams with the scale and stability of a national group.
What We Offer
* Competitive annual salary
* Company van and fuel card for work purposes
* 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
* Long‑service awards at key milestones
* Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel, and wellbeing
* 1 paid volunteer day each year
* Ongoing training, support and progression – Axis promotes from within
The Role
We’re looking for a skilled Carpenter / Multi‑Trade Operative to join our NHG team.
You’ll bring strong carpentry and fire‑door maintenance experience, while also carrying out locksmithing and glazing tasks to maintain residents’ safety, security, and comfort. You’ll take pride in delivering a professional, resident‑focused service with a focus on first‑time fixes and high‑quality workmanship.
What You’ll Do
* Carry out all aspects of carpentry, including door hanging, skirting, architraves, kitchen fitting, and flooring.
* Deliver fire‑door maintenance, repairs, and fire‑stopping works to a high standard.
* Support wider multi‑trade repairs, including:
* Patch plastering and making good
* Wall and floor tiling
* Basic plumbing and drainage tasks
* Painting and decorating to a professional finish
* Undertaking locksmithing tasks – lock installation, replacement and repair across domestic doors and communal entrances.
* Carry out glazing works – glass repairs and replacements, sealing and finishing to professional standards.
* Record work accurately in real time via the Axis mobile app.
* Collaborate with supervisors, planners, and admin teams to keep delivery smooth and efficient.
* Complete risk assessments and follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.
* Support apprentices and uphold Axis’s high standards of customer service.
* Work across occupied residential properties and be available for out‑of‑hours support or emergency call‑out rota when required.
About You
* Reliable, adaptable tradesperson with solid carpentry background and well‑rounded multi‑trade skills.
* Confident in carrying out locksmithing and glazing tasks, communicates clearly, and takes pride in your work.
* Deliver a service residents can trust, helping to keep homes across the NHG portfolio safe, secure, and well‑presented.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
* Experience in Fire‑Door Maintenance and Fire Protection works
* Competence in locksmithing and/or glazing repairs (training can be provided)
* Strong multi‑trade skills (plastering, tiling, basic plumbing, decorating)
* Valid CSCS card and Working at Heights / PASMA certification (desirable)
* Full UK driving licence and well‑maintained tool kit
* Knowledge of social‑housing repairs & maintenance
* Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail
Our Commitment
Many faces, One Axis. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion across all teams and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments will be made where needed.
Apply Now
If you’re a Carpenter Multi who takes pride in quality workmanship and values making a real impact in residents’ homes, we’d love to hear from you.
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