Multi‑Skilled Plumber / Carpenter / Plasterer - South of Thames
7 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