Carpenter Multi

Sng (sovereign Network Group); West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group is seeking a Carpenter to perform carpentry repairs across our housing properties as part of the Repairs Team. The role includes 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, fitting windows and doors, UPVC work, and associated joinery tasks.

You will also cover locksmithing, fencing, kitchen fitting, and minor plumbing and decorating tasks as required. A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent required.
• 5 years' proven carpentry experience accepted in lieu.
• Experience in residential housing maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 including basic plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and general maintenance

Skills

Carpentry skills

Health and safety awareness

Team player

Full driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

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
  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.

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.