Job Description:

We are working with a reputable contractor on a new housing association repairs contract delivering quality repairs and maintenance installations across housing stock left and right of Andover. Due to a recent contract win, the contractor is expanding their in-house team and are now looking for a skilled Carpenter Multi-Trader to join their Andover-based team, delivering general housing repairs.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Delivering all aspects of repairs across tenanted and void social housing properties  

• Undertaking planned carpentry installations and remedials as part of a scheduled upgrade programmes  

• Supporting with multi-trade tasks including:  

• Splash back tiling  

• Minor external works 

• Patch plastering and making good  

• Painting and decorating to a professional standard  

• Basic plumbing   

• Working in occupied properties with consideration for residents and their homes  

• Maintaining excellent customer service and representing the company to a high standard.  

• Recording works via PDA system including labour and materials used  

• Ensuring all work complies with health and safety protocols and is completed to time and quality KPIs  

• Communicating  

  What We're Looking For  

• Proven experience as a qualified carpenter or time-served with strong carpentry skills.  

• Ability to carry out additional multi-trade duties to a high standard (tiling, plumbing, patch plastering, decorating)  

• Experience working within the social housing sector, particularly within maintenance or a repairs contract  

• Full UK driving licence – essential (company van and fuel card provided)  

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent qualifications/time-served)  

• Competent using PDA systems and able to follow job instructions electronically  

• Strong customer service approach and tidy work ethic  

• Ability to work independently and manage own workload across dispersed sites  

• Knowledge of SOR codes and planned maintenance delivery standards (desirable)