Carpenter

Sovereign Network Group; Oxford, East Hanney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card

Uniform & PPE

25 days holiday

SmartTech benefit

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is seeking an experienced Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team in Oxfordshire. You will perform carpentry repairs across our housing stock, handling 1st and 2nd fix work, install windows and doors, and undertake related trades such as basic plumbing and decorating.

The role requires travel and a full driving licence; a company van and fuel card are provided. We offer 40 hours per week with overtime and call-out opportunities for additional earnings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in Residential/Housing sector.
• Strong health and safety mindset and practices.
• Enjoy working as part of a team.
• Full and current driving licence with minimum 1 year experience and ability to drive and take home a company van.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of Repairs Team.
• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry.
• Install windows, doors, door frames - internal and external.
• UPVC servicing and installation.
• Locksmithing and entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
• Erection of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panel fencing.
• Kitchen fitting, building and minor joinery.
• Other duties include basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and general maintenance.

Skills

Health & safety mindset

Teamwork

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Salary: £34,944.00 - £38,992.00 Per year

Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day. We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South. We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team in our Oxfordshire locality. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use 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 Repairs Team and elsewhere depending on demands.
• 1stfix and 2ndfix 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.
• Due to therequirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

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!

Job Description We have some great benefits at SNG, including:

• 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
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.

Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations.

We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

Working for us is so much more than just a job. Whatever your role, you'll help us provide homes and services for those who need them - and make a real difference to people’s lives