Carpenter Multi (Responsive Repairs)

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; New Forest; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing quality homes and making a real difference in people's lives. As a Carpenter Multi in the Property Team, you'll engage in a variety of carpentry tasks, from installations to repairs, while enjoying the benefits of a supportive work environment. With a full-time schedule and opportunities for overtime, this role offers a chance to enhance your earnings while contributing to the community. You'll also receive a business van, tool allowance, and a generous benefits package, ensuring you have the resources to excel in your role.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

£450 yearly flexible benefit pot

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Chance to buy or sell holiday

A van and fuel card for business travel

iPhone and iPad

Generous company pension scheme

Life cover 4 x annual salary

SmartTech payment plan

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
• Strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of best practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in properties.
• Install windows, doors, and perform general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Carpentry

Locksmithing

Basic Plumbing

Health & Safety Best Practices

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

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 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 South 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
• £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:

As a Carpenter you will 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:

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.