Carpenter

Sovereign Network Group; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 36,676 - 39,764; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is recruiting an experienced Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team in the Basingstoke locality. The role involves carpentry repairs across our housing stock, with 1st and 2nd fix work, window and door installation, UPVC servicing, locksmithing and fencing projects.

You will need NVQ level 2 or at least 5 years’ proven carpentry experience, plus a strong health and safety mindset and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally residential/housing sector, NVQ level 2 or 5+ years proven carpentry experience.
• Strong health and safety mindset and knowledge of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of the Repairs Team.
• Perform 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry.
• Install windows, doors and door frames (internal and external).
• UPVC servicing and installation.
• Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
• Install and repair fencing: posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Kitchen fitting and joinery work.

Skills

Carpentry

Window installation

UPVC servicing

Locksmithing

Fencing installation

Kitchen fitting

Education

NVQ level 2

5 years carpentry experience

Job description

Salary: £36,676.00 - £39,764.00 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 Basingstoke 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.
• 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.

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.

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! Due to the requirement 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.

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.

We provide at SNG:

• 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.