Carpenter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £36,531.36 per year

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee discounts via Reward Gateway

Maternity leave: 6 months full pay

Health and wellbeing support

Charitable leave: 1 day/year

Gym membership discount

Pension up to 12%

Job summary

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

You will work as part of a team, using your carpentry skills to diagnose faults, carry out repairs and complete projects safely and efficiently in line with the Freebridge Standard.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry maintenance, repairs and installations in line with Freebridge standards, including doors, kitchens, flooring, fencing, windows and general timber repairs, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Diagnose faults and identify repair solutions, completing work efficiently using initiative.
• Communicate clearly with customers and colleagues about works, materials and completion timescales.
• Work safely at all times in line with health and safety procedures.
• Manage carpentry jobs from inspection to completion, including materials ordering and post-work checks, with proper records.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Driving licence

Education

City & Guilds carpentry qualification

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.