Carpenter Multi-Skilled

TN United Kingdom; Wembley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join their team, focusing on delivering high-quality building services within social housing. This role offers the chance to utilize your extensive trade experience while ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards. The company values sustainability and inclusivity, providing a supportive environment where you can thrive. With a range of benefits including generous leave, enhanced pension contributions, and opportunities for career development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to social responsibility.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Two volunteering days per year

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance cover

Healthcare cash plan

Interest-free loans for rental deposits

Access to learning and training

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or local authority environment.
• Ability to perform trade tasks within competency.

Responsibilities

• Undertake carpentry and trade repairs for high-quality services.
• Conduct work in accordance with legislation and standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Trade Repairs

Maintenance Work

Education

NVQ2 qualification or equivalent

Tools

Driving License

Job description

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The Role

We are recruiting an experienced multi-skilled Carpenter with experience working within a social housing or local authority environment. Your responsibilities will include undertaking carpentry and other trade repairs and maintenance work to provide high-quality, ‘right first time’, cost-effective building services to our customers.

Applicants must have the ability to perform related trade tasks within their competency, hold an NVQ2 qualification or equivalent, and possess long-term relevant trade experience. Only apply if you have worked as a carpenter with extended skills in social housing.

You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work, and recognized industrial standards, ensuring minimal damage to property fabric.

Please refer to the full job description before applying. A full driving license is required, and a company van will be provided for working hours.

To ensure safe, high-quality services, we will conduct a standard DBS background check after an offer is made. The organization will cover the DBS costs, and you will be enrolled in the DBS updating service with checks every three years.

Note: We do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

What’s in it for you?

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Two volunteering days per year
• An ‘Beliefs day’ annually for an extra day off
• Extended parental leave and family-friendly policies
• Enhanced pension scheme with up to 9% matched contributions
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave
• Life assurance cover of 3x your salary
• Hybrid working arrangements, depending on role
• Healthcare cash plan for everyday needs, with family options
• Interest-free loans for rental deposits and season tickets
• Access to learning and training via Wisebox platform
• Virtual social platforms and organizational updates
• Career development opportunities, mentoring, apprenticeships, and support
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellbeing

About us

We are dedicated to sustainability and reducing environmental impact, promoting inclusive practices, and fostering a diverse workforce. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Our network groups include:

• LGBTQ+
• Disability

Our core values of Dare, Care, and Collaborate underpin our commitment to solving social issues through teamwork. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage prompt applications.