Carpenter

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Wantage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group in Oxfordshire is recruiting an experienced/qualified Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team. You will carry out carpentry repairs in our housing properties and support other maintenance tasks as needed.

You will work 40 hours per week with a company van and fuel card for site travel. NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or 5 years' experience, strong health and safety mindset, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or equivalent proved experience.
• 5+ years of carpentry experience accepted.
• Strong health and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs within properties.
• 1st and 2nd fix carpentry tasks as required.
• Install windows, doors and frames (internal/external).
• UPVC servicing and installation.
• Locksmithing and gaining entry when needed.
• Fit and build kitchens; basic joinery.
• Perform general maintenance including plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.

Skills

First/Second fix carpentry

Window & door installation

UPVC servicing

Locksmithing & entry

Fencing installation

Kitchen fitting

General maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry

Job description

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 CarpenterMulti 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.