General Builder (Commercial)
2 months ago
London
Location Various commercial sites (including out-of-hours work as required) Employment Type Full-time / Contract / Subcontract Job Purpose The General Builder will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of commercial building maintenance and repair works, including flooring installations, door repairs, minor plumbing tasks, and painting and decoration. The role requires flexibility, strong technical skills, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities – General Building Works • Carry out general building maintenance and repair works, • Prepare and protect work areas, • Complete works in line with specifications and standards, • Remove existing floor finishes and prepare subfloors, • Install vinyl, LVT, carpet tiles, laminate, timber, and tiles, • Apply primers and self-levelling compounds, • Refit skirting boards and trims, • Repair and adjust internal and external doors, • Replace hinges, closers, locks, and ironmongery, • Carry out minor carpentry works, • Replace taps, valves, traps, and WC components, • Carry out basic leak detection and pipework repairs, • Reconnect appliances such as sinks and dishwashers, • Prepare surfaces including filling, sanding, and priming, • Carry out internal painting and decorating to commercial standards, • Apply emulsion, gloss, satin, and specialist coatings as required, • Make good following repairs and maintenance works, • Follow site health & safety procedures and RAMS, • Work safely in occupied environments, • Proven commercial general building experience, • Strong flooring, decorating, and carpentry skills, • Basic to intermediate plumbing knowledge, • CSCS card (preferred), • Relevant trade qualifications (desirable), • Full UK driving licence (preferred), • Own tools (for subcontract roles)
