Carpenter

Babergh District Council and Mid Suffolk District Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job description

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils - Great Wenham (Near Ipswich) CO7 6PS
• £35,930 per annum + Tool Allowance (pro rata for part time)
• Full Time, 37 hours per week
• Permanent

Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. You will share our values, commitment and motivation to make a difference for our districts.

About the role

Based from our Depot at Great Wenham, you will work in the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Districts on a wide range of carpentry repairs associated with the maintenance of council homes.

This is an opportunity to join the councils' new dynamic housing repairs team. You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality reactive works across our 7000 occupied properties.

Key duties will include:

• Reactive repairs to council houses in accordance with orders/instructions from our technical admin team via an electronic remote working system.
• Identifying, collecting and using the correct materials, plant and equipment for the identified repairs.
• Providing information as required regarding repairs undertaken to our Technical Administrative Team.
• Participation in the out-of-hours call rota.

A van (for work use only) is provided equipped with a range of tools, and in addition, a tool allowance is paid.

About you

You will have gained a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in carpentry (or equivalent) and will demonstrate experience in a wide range of carpentry repairs.

In addition to your carpentry skills, you will need to have a focused customer service approach, excellent communication skills and be adaptable and resourceful when working in the team or independently across the districts.

You should be able to demonstrate the following:

• A sound knowledge of construction practice and related trade technology.
• Awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act, practice and responsibility.
• Computer literate and able to use email and mobile devices.
• Ability to maintain accurate work records.
• Ability to diagnose and effect the most cost-effective repair solution.
• Experience in domestic responsive property repairs.

A full valid driving licence is essential for this role.

A DBS check will also be required.

About us

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.

We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.

Benefits

• Great opportunities for learning and development.
• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support Programme.
• Employee Assist Programme.
• Health Care Options.

For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect.org).

Our ways of working

Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote-based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.

We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

For more information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Stu Tibbles on 07860360241.

How to apply:

1. Please read the Job Description and Person Specification - Carpenter.pdf.
2. Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx).
3. Your statement should indicate how you meet the criteria in the Person Profile section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS).
4. Upload your supporting statement and a copy of your CV.

Closing date: 5pm, 24 April 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.