Carpenter

Niyaa People Ltd; Bournemouth, Christchurch, Hurn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tool allowance

Uniform and PPE

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellbeing and volunteering days

Pension up to 12%

Life cover 4x salary

iPhone and iPad

SmartTech salary-sacrifice scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd is seeking an experienced Carpenter to cover Bournemouth, Christchurch and Hurn for a social housing repairs role. You will undertake 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, install doors and windows, service UPVC, and carry out multi-trade repairs within a dedicated Property Team.

The role is full-time, on-site, 40 hours a week, with a company van and fuel card provided. A UK driving licence is essential, and you will work closely with residents to maintain safe, high-standard workmanship.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or minimum of 5 years' proven carpentry experience.
• Experience with both 1st and 2nd fix carpentry including doors, windows and kitchens.
• Full UK driving licence with at least 1 year's driving experience.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.
• Strong understanding of health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Completing 1st and 2nd fix carpentry repairs.
• Installing and repairing internal and external doors, windows and door frames.
• Carrying out UPVC servicing and installation.
• Completing locksmithing and gaining entry works, including lock changes.
• Installing and repairing fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Completing kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.
• Undertaking associated plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and general maintenance.
• Working across social housing properties as part of a repairs team.
• Completing jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Working professionally with residents and maintaining clean, safe working areas.

Skills

Carpentry

Residential maintenance

Health and safety

Driving licence

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry

Job description

Carpenter role covering Bournemouth, Christchurch and Hurn, paying £34,944-£38,992 per year, with a company van and fuel card provided.

This is a full-time social housing repairs role working as part of an established Property Team. You'll need to be an experienced Carpenter with strong residential maintenance experience, covering everything from 1st and 2nd fix carpentry through to doors, windows, kitchens, fencing and associated multi-trade repairs.

As a Carpenter, you will be:

• Completing 1st and 2nd fix carpentry repairs.
• Installing and repairing internal and external doors, windows and door frames.
• Carrying out UPVC servicing and installation.
• Completing locksmithing and gaining entry works, including lock changes.
• Installing and repairing fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Completing kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.
• Undertaking associated plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and general maintenance.
• Working across social housing properties as part of a repairs team.
• Completing jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Working professionally with residents and maintaining clean, safe working areas.

• Strong Carpenter experience within residential maintenance.
• Previous experience working as a Carpenter in social housing or a similar residential environment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or a minimum of 5 years' proven carpentry experience.
• Experience with both 1st and 2nd fix carpentry.
• Experience carrying out associated multi-trade repairs.
• A strong understanding of health and safety.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full and current UK driving licence with at least 1 year's driving experience.
• The ability to drive and take home a company van.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.

The role is offering:

• £34,944-£38,992 per year
• Company van + fuel card
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime and call-out opportunities at competitive rates
• Tool allowance
• Uniform and PPE
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Additional wellbeing and volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Matched pension scheme up to 12%
• Life cover at 4x salary
• iPhone and iPad
• SmartTech salary-sacrifice scheme
• Basic DBS checkLocation & travel

Based around Bournemouth, Christchurch and Hurn, covering social housing properties across the local area. A company van and fuel card will be provided for business travel.