Carpenter / Multi‑Trade Operative for Housing Services

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter / Multi‑Trade Operative to join our team delivering maintenance and refurbishment services for Notting Hill Genesis properties in Croydon. The role involves a mix of carpentry, fire‑door work, locksmithing and glazing tasks, ensuring resident safety and high‑quality finishes across occupied homes.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out all carpentry works including door hanging, skirting, architraves, kitchen fitting and flooring installations.
• Perform fire‑door maintenance, repairs and fire‑stopping to meet regulatory standards.
• Undertake multi‑trade repairs such as patch plastering, wall and floor tiling, basic plumbing and drainage, and painting & decorating.
• Execute locksmithing duties – lock installation, replacement and repair on domestic doors and communal entrances.
• Complete glazing tasks – glass repair, replacement, sealing and finishing to professional standards.
• Record work in real time using the Axis mobile app and collaborate with supervisors, planners and admin teams.
• Follow health & safety procedures, conduct risk assessments and support apprentices.
• Participate in out‑of‑hours call‑out rota for emergency support when required.

Required profile

• Reliable and adaptable tradesperson with a solid background in carpentry.
• Experience in fire‑door maintenance, locksmithing and glazing.
• Ability to work safely in occupied residential properties.
• Willingness to support apprentices and maintain high customer‑service standards.

Required skills

• Carpentry (door hanging, skirting, architraves, kitchen fitting, flooring)
• Fire‑door maintenance and fire‑stopping
• Plastering and patching
• Wall and floor tiling
• Basic plumbing and drainage
• Painting and decorating
• Locksmithing (lock installation, replacement, repair)
• Glazing (glass repair, replacement, sealing)