Carpenter Multi

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Basingstoke is seeking a qualified Carpenter Multi to join their Property Team. This full-time role involves various carpentry tasks including repairs, installations, and related maintenance. Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 2 or 5 years experience in a similar role. Benefits include a yearly tool allowance, generous holiday, and a company van. Strong commitment to health and safety is essential. Travel is required, so a valid driving license is a must.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within Residential/Housing sector.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or 5 years carpentry experience.
• Strong health and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs in properties.
• Install windows, doors, and frames.
• Perform locksmithing tasks.

Skills

Carpentry repairs

Health and safety best practices

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or 5 years experience

Tools

iPhone

iPad

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 Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team in our North Hampshire 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.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Up to 3 x paid well being days and 2 x paid volunteering days per year
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

What you’ll do:

As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Property 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.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.