Carpenter / Fabric Technician

Manchester Arndale; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Carpenter/Fabric Technician to execute maintenance in a historic building in London. The ideal candidate will have experience in a heritage environment and hold a City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in carpentry. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance services, client-facing tasks, and occasional report writing. The role offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in a heritage environment is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Complete PPM to all fabric elements of the building.
• Complete reactive tasks as required/directed.
• Complete ad-hoc fabric works.

Skills

Time served carpenter

Experience in a heritage environment

Client facing communication

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in carpentry

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00, with rota in place for weekend working and on call

Somerset House is one of this country's finest and largest 18th century buildings and is of internationalimportance to our architectural heritage.

Somerset House is a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London. During summer months 55fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London's favourite ice rink. SomersetHouse also programmes contemporary art and design exhibitions, free displays, family workshops andguided tours.

The Carpenter / Fabric Technician plays a key role in the planned and reactive maintenance of a gradeone listed, historic building in central London and is responsible for the delivery of maintenanceservices to include but not limited to carpentry, decorative and general building fabric repairs andmaintenance.They will also play a key role in the provision services to a number of stakeholders including residentoffices, exhibitions and events.

Responsibilities

• Completion of PPM to all fabric elements of the building
• Completion of reactive tasks as required / directed
• Completion of ad-hoc fabric works including preparation of quotes for such work
• Completion of quoted works both inside and outside of normal working hours
• Occasional report writing
• Observe and comply with company Health Safety & Environmental procedures.
• Be an ambassador for Somerset House & OCS, maintaining their core values
  Skills and Experience
  
  Essential
  
• Time served carpenter
  
• Experience in a heritage environment
• City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in carpentry
• General building experience
• Prepared to work out side of normal business hours
• Client facing - able to communicate at all levels
  Desirable
• Multi skilled across with experience of other trades and practices
  
  Personal Profile
  
  
• A self-motivated individual who can work well as part of a team or independently
• Can manage workloads and deliver in a timely manner
• Flexible approach to working with a positive can-do attitude

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunitiesemployer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge,skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive andwelcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individualsregardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation,disability, or age.