Job Description:

Multi‑Skilled Plumber / Carpenter / Plasterer – Social Housing South of Thames

A reliable and experienced multi‑skilled trades professional is required to deliver repairs, maintenance, and small works across a social housing portfolio in the South of Thames: Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon

The ideal candidate will be a qualified plumber or carpenter with strong additional skills across general building maintenance, including tiling, plastering, painting & decorating, and flooring. This role is essential in ensuring safe, high‑quality homes and delivering excellent service to residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Plumbing repairs — Carry out repairs, installations, and maintenance across occupied and void properties.

• Fault diagnosis — Identify and resolve leaks, blockages, heating issues, and sanitary ware defects.

• Carpentry tasks including:

  • Boxing‑in pipework

  • Fitting bath panels

  • Installing kitchen units or worktops

  • Door easing, adjustments, and minor joinery repairs

• Multi‑trade work including:

  • Tiling — splashbacks, small wall/floor areas, repairs

  • Plastering — patch plastering, small‑area skimming

  • Painting & decorating — walls, ceilings, woodwork, touch‑ups, full room refreshes

  • Flooring — vinyl, laminate, carpet tiles, minor sub‑floor preparation

  • General property maintenance tasks

• Ensure all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards.

• Maintain accurate job records using digital job management systems.

• Communicate professionally with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet service targets.

• Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota where required.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing, Carpentry, or a related trade.

• Proven experience in domestic or social housing environments.