Title: Multi-Trade Operative - Carpenter

London, London, GB, E9 5QG

Multi-Trade Operative - Carpenter

 

Based in Hackney, London, E9 – Working across London

 

£40,248 - £42,367 per year

 

40 hours per week – Shifts to be worked from 8:00am to 16:30pm over a 6 day rolling rota

We have several new and exciting opportunities for Multi-Trade Operatives to join our dedicated and newly established Rapid Response team in London. Supporting essential maintenance across our properties, you will play a vital role in delivering timely, high‑quality repairs and ensuring our services remain safe, reliable and responsive for our customers. Working in a fast‑paced environment, you’ll use your expertise to resolve issues quickly, keep customers informed, and help us continue providing homes people can rely on.

Within the roles you will be covering all aspects of general building repairs including carpentry and painting to both void and tenanted properties. With a company van and tools included the roles will cover areas in and around London.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced role, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative – Carpenter will include:

• Attending occupied or void properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer

 

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Skills in the following discipline - Carpenter
• PC literate and able to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• £40,248 per annum (rising to £42,367 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 16 June 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

 

 

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -   http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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