Carpenter

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing association in Southampton is seeking an experienced Carpenter. You will execute various carpentry repairs, including installations and general maintenance tasks. The role offers a salary up to £35,620 per year, a company van, and excellent benefits, including a generous pension scheme and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Yearly tool allowance of £335

450 yearly flexible benefit pot

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company van and fuel card

Life cover 4 x annual salary

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, particularly in the Residential/Housing sector.
• Strong health and safety mindset.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs.
• Install windows, doors, and frames.
• Basic plumbing and other maintenance tasks.

Skills

Carpentry repairs

Kitchen fitting

Locksmithing

Basic plumbing

Health & safety knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or 5 years' experience

Job description

Carpenter / Multi

(Social Housing Association)

Basic Salary up to 35,620 per year - Company Van, fuel card, tool allowance, PDA, company uniform, call-out and overtime available

Location: Southampton

Reed Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Carpenter Multi trader for a reputable housing association for the Southampton area.

What you'll do:

As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Empty Homes Team and elsewhere depending on demands.

• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
• Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external.
• UPVC servicing and installation
• Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
• All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.
• Other duties to include basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and other general maintenance tasks.

What you'll need:

You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

This is a full-time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check; essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.

You'll also benefit from

• 335 yearly Tool Allowance
• 450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary