Carpentry Multi Trader – Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance

Location: Oldbury
Job Type: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunities Available
Salary: £34,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card

Our client, a leading contractor within the social housing sector, is seeking an experienced Carpentry Multi Trader to join their responsive repairs and maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled carpenter with strong multi-trade experience who takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs and exceptional customer service within occupied and void social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day responsive repairs and planned maintenance works

• Working across occupied and void social housing properties

• Completing a range of carpentry and associated maintenance tasks including:

  • Door hanging and repairs

  • Lock changes and repairs

  • Kitchen unit repairs and replacements

  • Skirting boards, architraves, and internal joinery

  • Flooring and fencing repairs

  • General first and second fix carpentry

• Undertaking additional multi-trade works such as:

  • Basic plumbing repairs

  • Patch plastering

  • Tiling repairs

  • Painting and decorating touch-ups

  • General property maintenance

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently to a high standard

• Ensuring works are completed within agreed timescales

• Delivering excellent customer service when working in tenants’ homes

• Accurately completing job sheets and updating works via PDA/tablet systems

• Maintaining health and safety standards at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter/Multi Trader within social housing, repairs, or maintenance

• Strong carpentry background with excellent all-round maintenance skills

• Experience working within occupied properties

• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Full UK driving licence

• Own tools (preferred unless otherwise supplied)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry or equivalent qualification

• Experience using PDA systems for job management

• Previous social housing or local authority contractor experience

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £34,000

• Company van and fuel card

• Ongoing work with established social housing contracts

• Opportunity for permanent employment

• Supportive team environment and long-term career prospects

If you are an experienced Carpentry Multi Trader looking for your next opportunity within the social housing sector, we would love to hear from you.