Construction Jobs
Carpenter
- Salary: Up to £24.40 per hour
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK - South East
- Town/City: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Posted: 15/10/2026
- Listed in: Trades & Labour Staff
- Reference: LSHPS_1792065603
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Job Title: Carpenter
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: £24.40 per hour
We have an opportunity for a Carpenter to join a growing Repairs team at a local housing association. This is a mobile role covering a property portfolio across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance work to a high standard, completing repairs right first time wherever possible.
- Completing responsive repairs, planned maintenance work and follow-on repairs across our housing stock.
- Ensuring all repairs are completed safely and in line with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
- Accurately completing job records, paperwork and updates using mobile working technology.
- Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns, property issues or health and safety risks.
- Using materials, equipment and resources efficiently whilst minimising waste.
- Maintaining appropriate van stock levels to support daily repairs.
- Working independently and alongside colleagues to identify practical solutions to repair issues.
- Supporting, coaching and mentoring apprentices and developing members of the team when required.
- Purchasing materials where authorised and ensuring all associated paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
Benefits:
- Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days.
- Christmas closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement
- Option to buy up to 5 additional days of your annual leave each year
- Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
- Annual performance bonus scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity and paternity benefits.
- Health Cash Plan with support of everyday healthcare costs, virtual heatlh services, gym discounts and free cover for up to four dependant children.
- Life assurance worth three times your salary
- £200 annual flexible benefits allowance to spend through a benefits platform
- Generous sick pay and income protection cover
If you have previous experience within social housing and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply online or get in touch with Leah for further information.
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