Carpenter Multi Trader

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance contractor in the Kettering area is seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader for a long-term fixed-term contract. The role involves completing carpentry repairs and installations, undertaking multi-trade works, and managing daily workloads independently. The ideal candidate must possess strong customer service skills, have a full UK driving license, and be able to work across the Northampton area. This role is perfect for reliable candidates looking to make a difference in residential settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working in occupied residential settings.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points).

Responsibilities

• Completing carpentry repairs and installations in occupied properties.
• Undertaking multi-trade works including plumbing and tiling.
• Planning and managing own daily workload.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-trade skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Carpenter Multi-Trader

Salary: £22.02 per hour

Contract: Long term contract (fixed term)

Working for a Maintenance Contractor in the Northampton area

Requirements: Own van and tools (Mileage paid). Daily travel across the Northampton area and surrounding areas.

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a busy social housing maintenance team working across properties in the Northampton area, so daily travel is essential in this area and the surrounding areas. This is a long-term fixed term contract position carrying out a mixture of day-to-day repairs, planned works, and general maintenance within occupied and void properties. The ideal candidate will be a strong 2nd Fix Carpenter with reliable multi-trade skills and the ability to work independently, delivering high-quality repairs to a good standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing carpentry repairs, renewals and installations in occupied properties
• Undertaking multi-trade works including plumbing repairs (like-for-like), tiling (mainly splashbacks), patch plastering, painting & decorating, and general domestic repairs
• Working towards a first‑time fix wherever possible
• Planning and managing own daily workload to meet contract SLAs
• Logging works accurately on a PDA and completing daily job sheets
• Ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality
• Providing a professional, respectful service to tenants
• Reporting any additional or follow‑on works required
• Maintaining van stock, equipment and materials
• Working independently or as part of a team when required

Essential Criteria

• Experience working in occupied residential settings
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence (max 6 points)
• Ability to work independently across a dispersed housing patch

Desirable Criteria

• Previous social housing repairs experience
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or time‑served equivalent
• Experience using a PDA
• Understanding of responsive repairs and maintenance environments
• Knowledge of SOR codes

Next step to apply for this Carpenter role

As a candidate with similar experience, you will already know the technical specifications of this role; following your application of interest, you will have the role explained in more detail.

ITS Property Maintenance

ITS Property Maintenance are acting as an employment business for this vacancy. ITS specialises in working within the social housing sector where we work with Housing Association, Local Authority, Direct Labour Organisation, Maintenance Contractors, Estates Department, and FM Contractors. We provide Maintenance Trades and Labour Operatives, Operational Management Staff, Customer and Delivery Support Professionals.