Multi Trader
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Chelmsford · posted 3 August 2026
Salary
£40,660 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Chelmsford, Essex
Category
Construction
CARPENTER MULTI TRADER
Salary up to £40,660 plus call-out & overtime
Van & fuel card provided
Benefits package and perks
Professional Summary
Experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative with a strong background in social housing repairs and maintenance, delivering high-quality workmanship across occupied residential properties. Skilled in carpentry, fire door compliance, and a wide range of multi-trade repairs including plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, locksmithing, and glazing. Reliable, safety-focused, and committed to delivering first-time fixes and excellent customer service.
Key Skills
* Carpentry (doors, skirting, architraves, kitchens, flooring)
* Fire door installation, maintenance, and compliance works
* Multi-trade repairs (plastering, tiling, plumbing, decorating)
* Locksmithing (lock fitting, repair, replacement)
* Glazing repairs and glass replacement
* Responsive repairs in social housing environments
* Health & Safety compliance and risk assessments
* PDA/mobile job recording systems
* Customer-facing repair work in occupied homes
* Emergency and out-of-hours repairs
Experience
Multi-Trade Operative / Carpenter
Social Housing Maintenance Contracts (Essex and East London)
* Delivered responsive repairs across occupied residential properties
* Completed carpentry works including doors, kitchens, and structural timber repairs
* Undertook fire door inspections, repairs, and compliance upgrades
* Carried out multi-trade tasks including plastering, tiling, plumbing, and decorating
* Performed locksmith duties including lock changes and repairs
* Completed glazing repairs and sealing works to residential units
* Used PDA systems to record work orders and job completion in real time
* Followed strict Health & Safety procedures on all sites
* Worked closely with supervisors and planners to meet deadlines
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent)
* CSCS Card (if held)
* PASMA / Working at Heights (if held)
Additional Information
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Own tools and transport compliant (van provided in employment where applicable)
* Available for immediate start
* Flexible for emergency callout rota and overtime work
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