UPVC Carpenter

Maintenance Technician uPVC Carpenter

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 40 hours per week
Salary: £41,200 per annum
Location: North East London
Working Arrangement: Mobile / Field Based company van provided
Reporting Office: Stratford, London
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm
Interview Date: 2 September 2026
Closing Date: 24 August 2026 at 11:00pm

Early applications are encouraged, as the vacancy may close and interviews may take place earlier than the advertised dates.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Multi-Trader / uPVC Carpenter to join a busy Reactive Maintenance Team covering Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Havering.

This is a mobile, customer-facing role involving a wide range of property repairs, with a particular focus on uPVC windows, glazing, doors, locks and associated carpentry works.

You will begin your working day from home and travel directly to jobs assigned through a handheld PDA device. A company van, uniform and PPE will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Carrying out internal and external window repairs.
• Repairing uPVC windows and associated components.
• Working with both single and double glazing.
• Carrying out repairs to doors.
• Undertaking lock refits, replacements and repairs.
• Completing carpentry repairs associated with windows and doors.
• Carrying out a range of general multi-trade maintenance works.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying suitable repair solutions.
• Completing repairs to a high standard and aiming for a right-first-time service.
• Reducing unnecessary follow-on works and repeat visits.
• Completing work safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Using a PDA / handheld device to receive and manage allocated jobs.
• Working independently while supporting the wider maintenance team when required.
• Maintaining a professional approach when working in residents' homes.

Customer Service

Customer satisfaction is an important part of this role.

As a first point of contact for residents, you will be expected to communicate professionally, understand customer needs and deliver a high-quality service.

You should take a right-first-time approach, with a focus on completing repairs efficiently while minimising follow-on appointments.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Proven experience in a similar maintenance, uPVC, carpentry or multi-trade role.
• Strong practical trade knowledge and experience.
• Experience within a maintenance, housing, construction or property environment.
• Experience repairing and maintaining uPVC windows.
• Experience with glazing, including single and double-glazed units.
• Experience carrying out door and lock repairs.
• Good carpentry skills.
• A broad range of multi-trade maintenance skills.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A right-first-time approach to repairs.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• The flexibility to work across multiple locations within the region.

Working Hours & Additional Opportunities

The standard working pattern is:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm

There may also be opportunities to earn additional income through call-outs and out-of-hours work, where applicable.

What You'll Receive

The successful candidate will receive:

• £41,200 annual salary.
• Company van for business use.
• Uniform.
• PPE and relevant work equipment.
• PDA / handheld device for managing jobs.
• Mobile working arrangement, allowing you to start your day from home.
• Excellent pension benefits.
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Life assurance.
• Paid volunteering opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Additional lifestyle and employee benefits.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced uPVC Carpenter / Multi-Trader to join an established repairs and maintenance team.

You will play an important role in maintaining homes to a high standard, delivering quality repairs and providing a professional service to residents across North East London.

Equality & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where people are valued for their skills, experience and potential.

Applications are welcomed from candidates from all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be considered throughout the recruitment process where required.