
Carpenter
Job Description
Carpenter - Multi Trades
Location : South East London
Salary : Up to £38,000
If you’re an experienced Carpenter who can turn your hand to a range of jobs and takes pride in your work, we'd like to hear from you.
As a Carpenter, you’ll be working in our customers' homes carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance, delivering an exceptional customer service.
What you’ll be doing
Carrying out multi-trade repairs, with a primary focus on carpentry, while undertaking a range of general maintenance tasks as required.
Diagnosing and resolving day-to-day repairs including doors, locks, frames, skirting, architraves, flooring, kitchen units, worktops, minor wall repairs, tiling, and basic plumbing-related repairs.
Completing carpentry repairs and associated works to kitchens, bathrooms, doors, windows, and other areas of customers' homes to a high standard.
Undertaking associated works such as patch plastering, sealing, decorating touch-ups, minor tiling, and replacing fixtures, fittings, handles, locks, and ironmongery.
Working independently to manage your own workload while collaborating with other trades on more complex repairs and projects.
Accurately recording work completed, materials used, and updating progress through work orders and reporting systems.
Delivering excellent customer service and keeping residents informed throughout the repair process.
Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with Hyde's health and safety policies, procedures, and compliance standards.
Providing a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes
What we’re looking for
Solid experience across carpentry with the ability to undertake other general maintenance and multi-trade repairs.
Confident using hand and power tools
Able to work independently and manage your own workloa
Good communication skills and a customer‑friendly attitude
Physically fit and happy with hands‑on work
Experience working in social housing is a bonus
A full, valid UK driving licence
Benefits
A fantastic pension
Life assurance
26 days + bank holiday pay
Van
Uniform
Fuel Card
* Sick pay
You’ll be working for an organisation that values skilled trades and the role they play in keeping homes safe, comfortable and well maintained. We offer steady work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a long‑term career.
Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group; we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.
Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.
Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check
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