Carpenter – Social Housing (Basildon)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Social Housing Carpenter Multi to join our permanent team serving the Basildon area. The role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 per year plus a van and fuel card.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance across multiple trades, primarily carpentry, but also plumbing, painting and general building maintenance.
• Respond promptly to service requests from residents and ensure work is completed to high‑quality standards.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and relevant building codes.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external contractors to achieve project goals.
• Provide professional, customer‑focused service to residents.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Carpenter Multi within social housing or a similar environment.
• Relevant trade qualifications in carpentry or a related field.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Required skills

• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Painting
• General building maintenance
• Health and safety compliance

What we offer

• Salary £34,000 – £35,000 per year
• Company‑provided van and fuel card
• Permanent contract
• Opportunity to work on diverse social housing projects