Carpenter

Job Description

Carpenter

Fareham | £26 per Hour | Own Van & Tools Required | 40 Hours Mon-Fri | Temporary – Minimum 2 Months

Are you an experienced Carpenter with strong first and second fix skills and a background in property maintenance or social housing?

Workshop Recruitment is looking for skilled Carpenters to support a busy housing maintenance contract in Fareham. Initially, you will work primarily on void properties before potentially progressing onto day-to-day responsive repairs.

This temporary Carpenter opportunity offers a minimum of two months’ work, with the potential to develop into a permanent position.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete responsive, routine and void property carpentry repairs.
• Carry out first and second fix carpentry work.
• Fit and repair doors, frames, ironmongery and associated timberwork.
• Complete kitchen installation and repair works.
• Undertake ceramic wall tiling and vinyl floor tiling where required.
• Protect residents’ property and leave work areas clean and tidy.
• Take ownership of allocated jobs through to completion.
• Maintain accurate records and complete works safely and efficiently.
  
  

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Demonstrate 2–5 years’ relevant carpentry or building maintenance experience.
• Hold an NVQ Level 2–3 in Carpentry or equivalent, or demonstrate suitable trade experience.
• Have strong knowledge of building materials, methods and repair techniques.
• Be competent across a wide range of carpentry repairs.
• Have your own suitable van and tools.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Work independently and manage allocated jobs effectively.
• Ideally have experience within social housing or residential maintenance.