Carpenter

WEST DEVON BOROUGH COUNCIL; Totnes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a supportive environment that values teamwork and quality service delivery. As a Carpenter/Woodworking operative, you will engage in a variety of tasks, from kitchen installations to doorframe repairs, all while working alongside skilled tradespeople. This role offers a chance to enhance your skills and contribute to the well-being of the community. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you will enjoy a Monday to Friday working week, generous annual leave, and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a healthy work-life balance. Join a passionate team dedicated to improving lives in Devon!

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Discounts in local fitness centres

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Scheme

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Discounts in shops and online

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in carpentry with experience in various projects.
• Ability to deliver high-quality workmanship within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance teams with repairs and fittings.
• Perform day-to-day reactive repairs and planned maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Multi-skilled tasks

Proficiency with tools

Safety commitment

Education

Experience in building industry

Tools

Council vehicle

Tools and equipment

Job description

Some key information:

1. Mobile working across South Hams and West Devon with council vehicle provided
2. Up to 32 days annual leave (including public holidays)
3. The work is mainly carpentry based but you should also be capable of various multi-skilled tasks
4. Monday – Friday working week

South Hams District Council's Property Services team have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Carpenter/Woodworking operative. As a true team player, the successful candidate will have gained their knowledge and experience from working on a variety of different projects within the building industry.

As a local authority, we believe passionately about delivering quality council services and we need great operatives to support us in our ambitions. We are seeking someone who would primarily assist our maintenance teams and other trades with repairs and fittings. From kitchens to doorframes, fencing to any other woodwork that we repair and update through our planned maintenance schedule of works. You will join a team of highly qualified and experienced operatives (Electricians, Plumbers, multi-skilled building tradespeople) and be supported by administrative and managerial staff.

Primarily required as a carpenter, we’re looking for someone who displays a positive attitude, someone who is willing to learn new skills, and is willing to turn their hands to most aspects of the building trade. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in carpentry, proficiency with tools, and the ability to deliver high-quality workmanship within set timeframes.

The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that maintains the Council's property and assets. Varied and wide-ranging, challenging and engaging, the work you will undertake will include day-to-day reactive repairs and planned maintenance across our picturesque districts. You will be expected to maintain a commitment to safety, accuracy, and excellence in all tasks. Either working alone under your own initiative or as an important part of a larger team on project work, we ask that applicants have a flexible approach to their workday to meet the demands of the role.

A driving licence is essential as you will be working in both South Hams and West Devon, and in return, we will provide you with a vehicle, tools and equipment, uniform and training as standard, and a Monday to Friday working week.

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

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

1. We promote a healthy work-life balance
2. Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
3. Discounts in local fitness centres
4. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
5. Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
6. A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
7. Vivup offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Graham Williams, Operations Team Leader at or 01803 861216. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: Wednesday 8 January 2025

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 22 January 2025

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