Carpenter

Workshop Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced carpenters to work in the Portsmouth area. The role involves undertaking a variety of carpentry repairs in occupied homes and buildings. Candidates should have NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry, 2-5 years of relevant experience, and a clean driving licence. Benefits include holiday pay, life insurance, and a company van.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

On Call bonuses

Life Insurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Contributory Pension scheme

Company Van and fuel card

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environments.
• A full, clean current driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Complete responsive and routine carpentry work.
• Protect tenants' property before starting work.
• Own your allocated job through to completion.

Skills

Competent tradesperson

Technical knowledge

Knowledge of materials and methods

Education

NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Workshop Recruitment are looking for experienced carpenters to work in the Portsmouth area for one of our clients whose property portfolio includes, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage Sites and Museums.

Main Duties

Your main duties will be to undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs and from time to time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires.

Key Activities

A wide variety of carpentry repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include fitting of various types of doors, first and second fixing, kitchen installations, ceramic wall tiling, vinyl floor tiling and non‑licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).

Duties

• Complete responsive and routine carpentry work.
• Always protect the tenants' property before starting the work and leave the property clean and tidy having completed the work.
• Own your allocated job through to completion ensuring the agreed process (value steps) of the repair are being followed.
• Ensure your Van is clean and tidy with ease of access to tools, equipment, and van stock at all times.

Knowledge and Skills

• Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
• Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.
• Know the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent.
• Trade-based experience may be considered.
• 2–5 years experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environments.
• A full, clean current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buy and Sell Holiday
• On Call bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Reward programmes
• Company Van and fuel card
• Uniform
• Employee Assistance Programme