Carpenter

Overview

Perform carpentry, fire-door, locksmithing and glazing repairs for social housing.

Key Responsibilities

• fire‑door repairs
• mobile recording
• carpentry
• locksmithing
• glazing works
• out‑of‑hours

Tasks

-Deliver fire-door maintenance, repairs, and fire-stopping works to a high standard. -Record work accurately in real time via the Axis mobile app. -Carry out all aspects of carpentry, including door hanging, skirting, architraves, kitchen fitting, and flooring. -Complete risk assessments and follow Health & Safety procedures at all times. -Undertaking locksmithing tasks, including: Lock installation, replacement and repair across domestic doors and communal entrances -Patch plastering and making good -Support wider multi-trade repairs, including: -Collaborate with supervisors, planners, and admin teams to keep delivery smooth and efficient. -Work across occupied residential properties and be available to participate in out-of-hours support or emergency callout rota when required. -You deliver a service residents can trust, helping to keep homes across the NHG portfolio safe, secure, and well-presented. -Carry out glazing works, including: Glass repairs and replacements, and sealing and finishing to professional standards -Support apprentices and uphold Axis’s high standards of customer service.

Requirements

• cscs
• multi‑trade
• nvq 3
• fire‑door
• locksmithing
• health & safety

What You Bring

-Valid CSCS card and Working at Heights / PASMA certification (desirable) -Strong multi-trade skills (plastering, tiling, basic plumbing, decorating) -Strong Health & Safety awareness and attention to detail -Experience in Fire-Door Maintenance and Fire Protection works -Basic plumbing and drainage tasks -NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Carpentry & Joinery (or equivalent) -Knowledge of social-housing repairs & maintenance -You’re a reliable, adaptable tradesperson with a solid carpentry background and well-rounded multi-trade skills. -Competence in locksmithing and/or glazing repairs (training can be provided) -Full UK driving licence and well-maintained tool kit -You’re confident carrying out locksmithing and glazing tasks, communicate clearly, and take pride in your work. -Painting and decorating to a professional finish

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Benefits

-Company van and fuel card for work purposes -Long-service awards at key milestones -Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee -23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays -Competitive annual salary -1 paid volunteer day each year -Perkbox - discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing -Ongoing training, support and progression - Axis promotes from within

About Axis Europe

-Provides planned maintenance, responsive repairs and refurbishment across housing, heritage, education, public and commercial sectors. -Built a reputation as a trusted long‑term partner for large building owners, landlords, housing associations and local authorities. -Operates from its London base with six regional UK offices. -Typical projects range from social housing repairs and heritage restoration to commercial refurbishments and public‑sector maintenance. -Maintains a values‑led, service‑focused culture rooted in its family origins and long service in the sector.

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