Carpenter

Insignis; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

Uniform & PPE

25 days + bank holidays (+1 per year)

Holiday buy/sell option

Company van for travel

iPhone and iPad

Pension matched up to 12%

Life cover 4x salary

SmartTech salary-deducted tech

Job summary

Insignis is seeking an experienced Carpenter to join our Property Maintenance Team covering Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. The role involves 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, installing windows and doors, UPVC work, locksmithing, fencing, and kitchen fitting.

A company van with fuel card is provided for travel between sites. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 or 5+ years of proven carpentry experience, and hold a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar residential housing role.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent; min 5 years carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry repairs.
• Install and service windows, doors, and frames.
• UPVC servicing and installation.
• Locksmith duties including gaining entry when required.
• Construct and repair fencing, posts and panels.
• Kitchen fitting and minor joinery.

Skills

1st & 2nd fix

Window & door install

UPVC installation

Locksmithing & entry

Fencing installation

Kitchen fitting

Education

NVQ Level 2

5+ years carpentry experience

Job description

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Carpenter to join our clients Property Maintenance Team covering the Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch area. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be out of pocket.

What you’ll do:

As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Property Repairs 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.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• 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
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

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.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure