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:
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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.