Carpenter

Freebridge Community Housing; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary

25 days holiday

Employee discounts

Pension plan

Health support

Volunteer day

Job summary

Freebridge Community Housing is seeking an experienced Carpenter to carry out maintenance and building tasks across our homes, delivering high standards of customer service.

You will work with woodwork, doors, kitchens, floors, windows, and general timber repairs, with focus on safety and compliance. City & Guilds carpentry qualification and at least 3 years in maintenance are required; a full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds trade qualification in carpentry.
• At least 3 years experience in a maintenance environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to work on own initiative.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry maintenance, repairs, and installation work in line with Freebridge standards and industry best practice, including doors, kitchens, flooring, fencing, windows, and general timber repairs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Diagnose faults, identify repair solutions, and complete work efficiently using your own initiative
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues regarding carpentry works, including explaining repairs, materials required, and completion timescales
• Work safely at all times, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Manage carpentry jobs from inspection to completion, including measuring materials, ordering supplies, completing repairs, and maintaining records
• We are looking for someone who has... City & Guilds (or other recognised awarding body) trade qualification in carpentry
• At least 3 years experience in a maintenance environment
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Full valid UK driving licence

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds carpentry

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and driven Carpenter to join our team! You will be carrying out maintenance and/or building tasks throughout our homes whilst offering exceptional customer service.

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across West and North Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values:Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Carry out carpentry maintenance, repairs, and installation work in line with the Freebridge Standard and industry best practice, including doors, kitchens, flooring, fencing, windows, and general timber repairs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Use your carpentry skills and experience to diagnose faults, identify appropriate repair solutions, and complete work efficiently using your own initiative
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues regarding carpentry works, including explaining repairs, materials required, and expected completion timescales
• Work safely at all times, ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and safe working practices to protect yourself, colleagues, customers, and the public
• Manage carpentry jobs from initial inspection through to completion, including measuring and specifying materials, ordering supplies, completing repairs, carrying out post-work checks, and ensuring all paperwork or electronic records are completed accurately and on time

We are looking for someone who has...

• City & Guilds (or other recognised awarding body) trade qualification in carpentry
• At least 3 years experience in a maintenance environment

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work on own initiative
• Full valid UK driving licence

What’s in it for you?

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• An Annual Salary of: £36,531.36
• Generous Holiday Leave:Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service
• Exclusive Employee Discounts:Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway
• Comprehensive Leave Policies:Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Health and Wellbeing Support:Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme
• Charitable Leave:One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about
• Discounted Gym Membership:Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure
• Pension Scheme:A great pension scheme with generous employer contributions (up to 12%)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best.As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.