Location: North West London – Brent, Barnet & occasional Islington
Salary: £38,000 per annum – dependent on experience & qualifications
Company Van Fuel Card Provided
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Unlimited Overtime & Call-Out Available
23 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
Immediate / Quick Start Available
Experienced Carpenter Looking for a Permanent Opportunity?Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter to join an established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance across social housing and council properties throughout North West London.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Carpenter looking for long-term job security, a permanent contract, company van, fuel card and plenty of overtime and call-out opportunities.
The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties, working directly in tenants' homes and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.
Working AreasThe main areas covered will include:
Brent
Barnet
North West London
Occasional IslingtonThe role offers a local patch, helping to keep travelling manageable while providing consistent work across the area.
The Role – CarpenterYou will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and day-to-day maintenance within occupied social housing and council properties.
The role will involve diagnosing repair requirements, completing work efficiently and aiming for first-time fixes wherever possible.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Carrying out all aspects of carpentry repairs and maintenance
Hanging and adjusting internal and external doors
Repairing and replacing door frames and linings
Fitting and repairing skirting boards and architraves
Carrying out kitchen repairs and installations
Repairing kitchen units, doors, worktops and associated carpentry
Carrying out flooring and general joinery repairs
Completing fencing and external carpentry works
Repairing timber structures and general woodwork
Completing responsive repairs within occupied properties
Diagnosing faults and identifying suitable repair solutions
Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible
Completing jobs within required response times
Working safely and efficiently within residents' homes
Keeping work areas clean and tidy
Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents
Updating job information and completing paperwork/PDA records where required
Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider team Social Housing ExperiencePrevious experience working within social housing, housing associations, council properties, local authority maintenance or domestic property repairs would be highly desirable.
You should be comfortable working in occupied homes and understand the importance of:
Professional communication
Respecting tenants' homes
Good customer service
Clean and tidy working practices
Completing repairs correctly first time
Working safely and efficiently
What We're Looking ForWe're interested in speaking with experienced:
Carpenters
Carpenter Multi Traders
Carpenter Multi Skilled
Multi Skilled Carpenters
Maintenance Carpenters
Domestic Carpenters
Responsive Repairs Carpenters
Social Housing Carpenters
Joiners with strong carpentry experienceYou should have:
Proven experience as a Carpenter
Strong domestic carpentry and repair skills
Experience working in occupied properties
Social housing / council / housing association experience preferred
Good knowledge of reactive maintenance
Ability to diagnose problems and work independently
Strong attention to detail
Good communication and customer service skills
A professional and reliable approach
Full UK Driving Licence – essential
Own tools – desirable QualificationsNVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant practical experience will also be considered.
What's On Offer?£38,000 per annumPLUS:
Company Van
Fuel Card
Unlimited Overtime Available
Call-Out Opportunities
23 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays
Pension Scheme
Permanent Contract
Long-Term Social Housing Work
Local North West London Patch
Career Progression Opportunities
Supportive Team Environment
Consistent Workload
The unlimited overtime and call-out opportunities provide excellent potential to increase your annual earnings.
Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Carpenter who wants to move into a secure permanent position with consistent work and a strong benefits package.
You'll be joining an established maintenance operation working across social housing properties in North West London, with the security of a permanent contract and the opportunity to earn additional money through overtime and call-outs.
If you're currently working as a Carpenter, Carpenter Multi, Multi Skilled Carpenter, Joiner or Maintenance Carpenter and have experience within social housing or domestic repairs, we'd like to hear from you.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £38000.00 per year