Carpenter Multi (Responsive Repairs)

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Filton, Bristol, Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking housing association as a Carpenter Multi, where your skills will contribute to providing quality homes in thriving communities. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for various carpentry tasks, including installations and repairs, while enjoying a supportive environment that values your health and safety. With a competitive salary, benefits like a tool allowance, flexible holiday options, and a company van, this position offers a chance to enhance your career while making a meaningful impact in people's lives. If you're passionate about carpentry and teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

£450 yearly flexible benefit pot

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Chance to buy or sell holiday

Company van and fuel card

Generous company pension scheme

Life cover 4 x annual salary

SmartTech payment scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry repairs, ideally in residential housing.
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 5 years proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and installations in properties.
• Perform 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry, including installations.

Skills

Carpentry

Health and Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Basic Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Decorating

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

5 years experience in Carpentry

Tools

iPhone

iPad

Business Use Van

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 an 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 82,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team in our Gloucester/Bristol 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
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• 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:

• Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Responsive 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.

What you'll need:

• Experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.
• 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.