Asbestos Removal jobs in New Malden

About Smiths

Smiths is a growing social housing contractor delivering reactive repairs, void refurbishments, disrepair works, asbestos removals & reinstatement, and planned kitchen & bathroom renewals across the South East.

We’re looking for experienced Multi-Trade Operatives to join our Kitchens and Bathroom delivery teams and work across our core social housing workstreams.

The Role

This is a hands-on Multi-Trade Carpentry role delivering works directly in occupied and void properties. You’ll be assigned a primary workstream based on your strengths, with occasional support across others when required.

You’ll be responsible for completing works end-to-end, maintaining high quality standards, and delivering a great service to residents and clients.

Key Responsibilities

Delivering works across one or more of the following streams:

• Reactive repairs & make-safes
• Voids
• Disrepair / damp & mould works
• Planned kitchen & bathroom renewals

Day-to-day duties include:

• Carpentry (1st & 2nd fix)
• Kitchen Fitting
• Minor Painting & decorating
• Minor Wall tiling (small areas)
• Vinyl flooring (safety flooring)
• Rip-outs and preparation works
• Making good and snag completion
• Working to SORs and agreed scopes
• Completing jobs first-time and right-first-time
• Uploading before, during and after photos and job updates via mobile system
• Communicating professionally with residents
• Reporting issues, delays, or variations to site managers

What We’re Looking For Essential

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Carpentry Operative in social housing
• Competent in carpentry, decorating, tiling, and other trades.
• Full Manual UK driving licence (max 6 points, no ban within 5 years due to insurance restrictions)
• Punctuality and reliability is a must
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Strong attention to quality and finishing
• Good communication and customer-facing skills
• CSCS card (Green or higher)
• Full tool kit

Desirable

• Experience across multiple social housing workstreams
• Kitchen & bathroom installation experience
• Disrepair / damp & mould experience
• Asbestos awareness (training provided if required)
• NVQ / City & Guilds in a relevant trade

What We Offer

• Company van & fuel
• Long-term, stable workload
• Clear structure with defined workstreams
• Overtime and OOH opportunities (where applicable)
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Recognition awards
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Staff referral bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Rewards, discounts & wellbeing scheme

Why Join Smiths

We’re building a business that does things properly with good people, clear systems, and pride in our work. You’ll have job security, variety, and real progression opportunities as the company continues to grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Carpentry: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Trade NVQ (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road