Multi‑Skilled Plumber / Carpenter / Plasterer - South of Thames
12 days ago
Croydon
Multi‑Skilled Plumber / Carpenter / Plasterer – Social Housing South of Thames\n\nA 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\n\nThe 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.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n \n\n Plumbing repairs — Carry out repairs, installations, and maintenance across occupied and void properties.\n\n \n\n Fault diagnosis — Identify and resolve leaks, blockages, heating issues, and sanitary ware defects.\n\n \n\n Carpentry tasks including:\n\n \n\n Boxing‑in pipework\n\n \n\n Fitting bath panels\n\n \n\n Installing kitchen units or worktops\n\n \n\n Door easing, adjustments, and minor joinery repairs\n\n \n\n Multi‑trade work including:\n\n \n\n Tiling — splashbacks, small wall/floor areas, repairs\n\n \n\n Plastering — patch plastering, small‑area skimming\n\n \n\n Painting & decorating — walls, ceilings, woodwork, touch‑ups, full room refreshes\n\n \n\n Flooring — vinyl, laminate, carpet tiles, minor sub‑floor preparation\n\n \n\n General property maintenance tasks\n\n \n\n Ensure all work meets safety, compliance, and quality standards.\n\n \n\n Maintain accurate job records using digital job management systems.\n\n \n\n Communicate professionally with tenants, colleagues, and supervisors.\n\n \n\n Work independently or as part of a team to meet service targets.\n\n \n\n Participate in an out‑of‑hours rota where required.\n\nEssential Skills & Qualifications\n\n \n\n NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in Plumbing, Carpentry, or a related trade.\n\n \n\n Proven experience in domestic or social housing environments