Multi Skilled Carpenter


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£32,293 to £38,626 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 0QX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Oct 2026
Closing date:	8 Nov 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Carpenter or Kitchen Fitter looking for a varied role where your skills make a real difference every day?

We're looking for a Multi Skilled Carpenter to join our Property Services team, carrying out repairs, maintenance and improvement works to council-owned homes across Reading.

Working in occupied properties, you'll help provide high-quality repairs and excellent customer service to our residents while taking pride in delivering work to the highest standard.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

Join a team whose work has a direct impact on residents and their homes. You’ll have the opportunity to use your skills across a varied workload, contribute to the quality of local housing and play an important role in delivering a reliable, professional property maintenance service.

The role will be based at our Depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

The position is full-time Monday to Friday on site by 8:00am and leaving site at 4:00pm

You will be supplied a company vehicle for work use only, specialist tools, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.

As part of our Building Maintenance team, you will:

Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance, alongside planned and one-off improvement works.

Undertaking a range of carpentry tasks in houses, flats and maisonettes, including occupied properties.

Applying your multi-trade skills to tasks such as patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling.

Undertake repairs, maintenance and adjustments to windows, doors, locks and associated hardware.

Assessing materials, managing resources and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Working independently and collaboratively with colleagues to meet deadlines and service targets.

Providing a professional, courteous service to residents, treating their homes and belongings with care and respect.

Maintaining a clean, safe working environment and ensuring all work complies with relevant health and safety requirements.

Completing job records and associated paperwork accurately and promptly.

Participating in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

About You:

You’ll be an experienced, customer-focused electrician with a practical, flexible approach to maintenance and repairs. You’ll be confident managing your workload, working with minimal supervision and delivering quality work to agreed deadlines.

You will need:

A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry, with demonstrable experience in carpentry repairs and maintenance.

Experience in general building, refurbishment and repair work.

Strong carpentry skills and the ability to undertake additional tasks such as patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling.

The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and as part of a team.

Good communication and customer service skills, including the ability to handle challenging situations with tact and professionalism.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

A full, current driving licence.

The flexibility to participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

An Advanced Craft City & Guilds qualification or Level 3 NVQ in Carpentry would be desirable but is not essential.

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