Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Birmingham (Vacancies available across North & South Birmingham)

Pay: £20.27 per hour (CIS)

Contract: Initial 3-month contract with ongoing work available

Hours: Monday to Friday

Why Join?

• Company van provided
• Fuel card included
• Weekly CIS payments
• Fully stocked van supplied
• Opportunity for a pay review
• Long-term work with the potential to become permanent

About the Position

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading maintenance contractor for an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative to support a busy repairs and maintenance on a social housing contract across Birmingham.

You’ll be working within occupied homes, carrying out a mixture of planned maintenance, property improvements, and day-to-day repairs. This is a customer-facing role, so you’ll need to take pride in both the quality of your work and the service you provide.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Complete carpentry repairs and installations within domestic properties.
• Carry out additional multi-trade work, including basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, and general maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Build positive relationships with tenants while working in their homes.
• Keep accurate records of completed work where required.

About You

To be considered, you’ll need:

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification in Carpentry or another relevant trade.
• Previous experience working within social housing, local authority, or residential maintenance.
• A good level of multi-trade knowledge with the ability to turn your hand to a range of repairs.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity with a reputable employer, we’d like to hear from you.

Send your CV to louie.chambers@buildrec.com or call on 07903948453 for a confidential chat about the role.