Carpenter HCC – Andover

Corrigenda Group Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Holiday allowance

Company mobile

Uniform provided

Learning & development

Employee assistance

Bupa cashplan

Pension scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Corrigenda Group Limited is seeking a dedicated Carpenter to deliver high-quality carpentry, joinery, and property maintenance across Hampshire County Council's estate. You will perform reactive repairs and planned work on public buildings, schools, and corporate properties, while following safety practices and working on an out-of-hours rotation.

The role requires strong organisational and practical skills, ability to follow technical instructions, and a DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving license is required.
• Ability to drive a large transit van and load securely.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, plus teamwork.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in using SMART devices and completing electronic documentation.
• DBS checks required for work in schools.

Responsibilities

• First and Second Fix: carpentry tasks including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves, kitchen units.
• Inspect, install, and remediate fire doors and frames to meet regulations.
• Diagnose and repair structural wood defects, flooring, roofing timbers, window frames, and ironmongery.
• Undertake basic secondary trade tasks as needed to complete jobs in one visit.
• Operate a mobile workshop/van to attend multiple council sites daily.
• Interact professionally with council staff, school personnel, and the public, minimizing disruption.
• Log work orders and outcomes using a smartphone/tablet and upload photos.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Van driving

Self-motivated

Team player

Strong communication

SMART devices

DBS checks

Job description

Carpenter - Andover
FULL TIME - 40 HOURS
Salary: Competitive (Subject to knowledge and experience)
Location: Andover

Corrigenda is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Carpenter you will be responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry, joinery, and property maintenance services across Hampshire County Council's diverse estate. The post-holder will ensure all public buildings, schools, and corporate properties are maintained in a safe, functional, and compliant state, executing both reactive repairs and planned cyclical work. This role requires strong organisational and practical skills, the ability to follow technical instructions, and an understanding of safe working practices. The successful candidate will also be required to participate in the company’s out-of-hours call-out rota, responding to emergency works across the contract area as required.

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

Technical & Carpentry Duties

• First and Second Fix: Carry out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry tasks, including hanging doors, fitting frames, installing skirting boards, architraves, and kitchen units.
• Fire Door Compliance: Inspect, install, and remediate fire doors and frames to meet strict statutory regulations and fire safety legislation.
• General Repairs: Diagnose and repair structural wood defects, flooring, roofing timbers, window frames, and ironmongery.
• Multi-Trade Support: Undertake basic secondary trade tasks when required (e.g., minor plaster patching, tiling, or easing ironmongery) to complete jobs in a single visit.

Operational & Customer Excellence

• Mobile Working: Operate out of a mobile workshop/van to attend multiple council sites daily across the region.
• Public & Customer Liaison: Interact professionally and respectfully with council staff, school personnel, and members of the public, minimizing disruption during operational hours.
• Digital Logging: Use a smartphone or tablet device to receive work orders, log completion details, track time, and upload before-and-after photographic evidence.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Regulatory Adherence: Execute all works in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and local authority building controls.
• Safe Environment: Maintain clean, safe working zones, especially when operating within live public environments or schools.
• Safeguarding: Strictly adhere to council safeguarding policies, remaining visible and identifiable via uniform and ID badges at all times.

Out-of-Hours Call-Out

• Participate in the company’s on-call rota and attend emergency call-outs outside normal working hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, where required.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Full, clean UK driving license.
• Confident in driving a large transit-sized or flatbed van, with proper loading and securing of materials.
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative, and part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in using SMART devices and completing electronic documentation.
• Ability to pass DBS checks for work in schools.

Desirable

• Health & Safety qualification or ability to obtain a CSCS card.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Problem-Solving Ability: Capable of reading technical drawings and improvising solutions to maintenance challenges on site.
• Autonomy: Trustworthy to work completely unsupervised, manage stock economically, and keep an organized vehicle tool inventory.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Standby allowance, plus overtime and call-out payments
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Company Mobile
• Full Uniform
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
• Bupa Cashplan - benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme
• Refer a friend reward scheme - worth £750 per referral