CARPENTER / MULTI-TRADE OPERATIVE
Professional Summary
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
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Carpentry (doors, skirting, architraves, kitchens, flooring)
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Fire door installation, maintenance, and compliance works
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Multi-trade repairs (plastering, tiling, plumbing, decorating)
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Locksmithing (lock fitting, repair, replacement)
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Glazing repairs and glass replacement
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Responsive repairs in social housing environments
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Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments
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PDA/mobile job recording systems
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Customer-facing repair work in occupied homes
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Emergency and out-of-hours repairs
Experience
Multi-Trade Operative / Carpenter
Social Housing Maintenance Contracts (London)
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Delivered responsive repairs across occupied residential properties
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Completed carpentry works including doors, kitchens, and structural timber repairs
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Undertook fire door inspections, repairs, and compliance upgrades
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Carried out multi-trade tasks including plastering, tiling, plumbing, and decorating
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Performed locksmith duties including lock changes and repairs
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Completed glazing repairs and sealing works to residential units
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Used PDA systems to record work orders and job completion in real time
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Followed strict Health & Safety procedures on all sites
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Worked closely with supervisors and planners to meet deadlines
Qualifications
Additional Information
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Full UK Driving Licence
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Own tools and transport compliant (van provided in employment where applicable)
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Available for immediate start
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Flexible for emergency callout rota and overtime work