Carpenter

Somerset Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset Council seeks an entry-level Carpenter to join their team in Telford, working Monday to Friday from the Wellington Depot. The role offers a salary between £29,711 and £33,067, alongside benefits like generous annual leave and staff discounts. Ideal candidates will have NVQ qualifications and mechanical skills, ready to assist in improving the lives of Somerset's citizens.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Staff discounts in gyms

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Discounts in shops, restaurants, and more

Qualifications

• Level 2-3 NVQ or equivalent, or City & Guilds Apprenticeship served.
• Mechanical skills, working with various power tools and woodworking machinery.

Responsibilities

• Working with tenants in occupied and unoccupied properties.
• Coordinating the daily activity with the voids team and planner.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Planning & organising materials

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2-3 NVQ or equivalent

City & Guilds Apprenticeship

Job description

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• 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3pm working from Wellington Depot.
• Grade 12: £29,711 - £33,067 per annum inclusive of a £2,000 recruitment allowance, payable up to 3 years.
• 28 of days annual leave
  
  

Some key information

• Permanent, full time role.
• 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3pm working from Wellington Depot.
• Grade 12: £29,711 - £33,067 per annum inclusive of a £2,000 recruitment allowance, payable up to 3 years.
• 28 of days annual leave
  
  

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Working with tenants in occupied and un occupied properties.
• Working with the voids team and planner a co-ordinating the daily activity.
• Working with other trade teams delivering joint solutions.
  
  

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• Level 2-3 NVQ or equivalent or City & Guilds Apprenticeship served.
• Critical thinking, problem solving.
• Planning & organising materials.
• Mechanical skills, working with various power tools woodworking machinery.
• Attention to detail, precise working.
  
  

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more...
  
  

Anything else I should know?

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Ollie Warcup at [e-mail].

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button - we can’t wait to hear from you.

DBS information

This role requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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