Carpenter / Joiner – Social Housing
Permanent Position Waltham Forest £38,000 per annum

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester, and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety, and Sales. We’re currently working with a leading Housing Association looking for an experienced Carpenter / Joiner to join their maintenance team in Waltham Forest.

Day to Day for the Carpenter / Joiner:

• Carrying out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry in occupied social housing properties

• Undertaking reactive and planned maintenance works, including doors, skirting, flooring, and general woodwork repairs

• Occasionally assisting with minor multi-trade tasks (basic plumbing or patch plastering)

• Delivering high levels of customer service when working in tenants’ homes

• Using a PDA to receive and complete assigned tasks efficiently

Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent City & Guilds qualification)

• Proven experience working within social housing or domestic maintenance

• Ability to multi-skill in other trades is desirable

• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

• £38,000 per annum

• Company van and fuel card provided

• Paid holiday and bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Optional overtime and call-out opportunities

• Excellent progression and training prospects

Please apply online or contact George Masson at Build Recruitment for further details:
george.masson@build.com
07900 864144

At Build Recruitment, we take the time to understand your career goals and motivations for a new role. We’ll provide support and communication throughout the process and act as your career partner — offering job matching, salary benchmarking, and long-term career guidance.

Carpenter, Joiner, Social Housing, Housing Association, Maintenance Operative, Multi Trader, Reactive Maintenance, Domestic Maintenance, Repairs, Voids, Planned Works, Waltham Forest.