Carpenter - Property Services
Job Type: Temp - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Temp Rate: £24.40 per hour
Salary: £41,327 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
A Carpenter is required to join a reputable housing provider, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works across occupied residential properties. The role will involve a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring residents receive a high-quality, right-first-time service.
The successful candidate will have experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs and be capable of working independently whilst maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance on occupied residential properties
Repairing and replacing doors, frames, skirting, architraves and locks
Completing kitchen repairs, cupboard repairs and flooring works
Carrying out fencing and gate repairs
Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
Diagnosing repair issues and delivering effective solutions
Updating work orders and material usage through PDA/mobile technology
Managing van stock and ordering materials as required
Providing a high level of customer service to residents
Ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently
Requirements:
NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
Previous experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs
Experience carrying out first and second fix carpentry
Full UK manual driving licence
Experience using PDA/mobile working systems
Strong customer service and communication skills
Benefits:
Company van and fuel card provided for business use
25 days annual leave plus additional benefits
Generous pension scheme
Health cash plan
Life cover and income protection
Funded training and development opportunities
Permanent opportunity with a leading housing provider
If you are interested in hearing more about the vacancy, please apply to the advert or send your CV.
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