Carpenter & Joiner

Livin Housing Limited; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in Wales is seeking an FRA Carpenter for a full-time position. Responsibilities include auditing Fire Doors and performing fire safety tasks. Applicants must have relevant trade qualifications, customer service experience, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and various benefits including annual leave and employee perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Van and Fuel Card

Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK driving license.
• Relevant experience in fitting fire doors/repairs and knowledge of fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Audit Fire Doors and carry out actions related to fire prevention.
• Install timber fire door sets in line with current legislation.
• Undertake fire stopping tasks as directed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Health & Safety

Education

Relevant trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery (preferably NVQ Level 3)

Job description

Annual salary: up to £35,291.86

FRA Carpenter & Joiner

Caerphilly

Full-time, Permanent position

Salary up to £35,291.86 Plus, Company van and fuel card!

Are you looking to make a positive difference to a community? Is working for an organisation that can provide you with fantastic support and benefits attractive to you? Look no further, as an exciting position for an FRA Carpenter has arisen!

Celtic Horizons delivers estate services for United Welsh, including gas servicing, grounds maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and maintenance. Celtic Horizons was the first wholly owned subsidiary of its kind formed by United Welsh who have entered into a partnership with Mears Group. Celtic Horizons care for over 5000 properties spanning over 11 local authority areas in South Wales.

About the Role

We are looking to hire an FRA Carpenter to join the team! As a field-based role, you’ll be required to cover Swansea to Abergavenny. You will audit Fire Doors, carry out actions related to fire prevention such as fire stopping, fire boarding etc. and must be willing to undertake training.

You’ll undertake all aspects of passive fire protection including timber fire door sets installation in line with current legislation and undertake fire stopping tasks as directed by FRA findings.

Role Criteria

To be considered for the role we are looking for a candidate with excellent time management skills and the ability to co-ordinate with other operatives and contacts on site. Working as a key member of the Team is essential. You will also have a good understanding for the importance Health & Safety. Experience of providing excellent customer service is also key to the role.

• Must have the ability to communicate with client’s representatives, tenants and other agencies as required
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve targets set by management.
• Have a willingness to learn. Have a flexible approach around client’s needs.
• Full UK driving license
• Relevant trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, preferably NVQ Level 3
• Relevant experience in fitting of fire doors/repairs and knowledge of fire safety

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Lauren Bellini ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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