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

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.

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:

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• First and second fix carpentry works
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• Hanging and easing internal and external doors
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• Repairing and replacing locks, handles and ironmongery
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• Kitchen repairs including worktops, units and doors
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• Installing and repairing skirting boards, architraves and boxing-in
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• Carrying out repairs to windows, frames and timber fixtures
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• General maintenance and making good works
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• Completing minor multi-trade tasks where required
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• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and safely
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• Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' homes
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• Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed
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We're looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in the quality of their work.

You will have:

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• Previous experience working as a Carpenter within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
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• Strong knowledge of first and second fix carpentry
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• Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance works within occupied properties
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• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload effectively
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• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
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• A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
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• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
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• Full UK Driving Licence
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• Proven experience working as a Carpenter or Carpenter Multi Trader
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• Ability to travel across East London and Essex
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• Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
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• Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
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• DBS check (or willingness to undertake one if required)
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• £37,000 - £38,325 salary depending on experience
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• Company van & fuel card
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• Consistent, long-term work
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• Supportive and established maintenance team
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• Varied workload across residential properties
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• Opportunities for training and career development
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• Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
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• Holiday entitlement and company benefits package
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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 .