Carpenter Multi - Stratford upon Avon

Fortem Solutions Limited; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A property solutions provider is seeking a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade to join their repairs and maintenance team. This role involves completing carpentry and basic plumbing repairs in social housing properties in Stratford-upon-Avon. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications in Carpentry and a full UK driving license. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Competitive annual salary

Bonus potential up to 5%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to training via in-house LMS

24/7 GP access for you and your family

Qualifications

• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in Carpentry, or qualified by experience.
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points).
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Completing carpentry and basic plumbing repairs in social housing properties.
• Advising supervisors when other trades are needed.
• Providing excellent customer service to client representatives.

Skills

Carpentry

Basic plumbing

Customer service

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry or equivalent

Job description

The role

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent permanent opportunity to join our Fortem team at Orbit Housing as a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade in the repairs and maintenance team.

The Carpenter Multi Trade will be responsible for various property maintenance and repairs in Social Housing Properties, utilizing core carpentry skills and basic plumbing. You will cover a patch in Stratford Upon Avon and surrounding areas, so travel is essential.

Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. A work van and fuel card are provided!

As a Carpenter Multi Trade, you will ensure all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision. You will take ownership of your work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within company health and safety guidelines, and staying within budget and time constraints, all while maintaining professionalism and courtesy around tenants.

The Customer

Fortem's contract with Orbit Housing covers over 17,000 properties across Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Nuneaton, Northampton, Milton Keynes, and Bedford. We have multiple workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works, and Re-Roofing. We are proud to be the recent winners of branch of the year, reflecting our internal growth and progression opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing carpentry and basic plumbing repairs in social housing properties as per specifications, meeting deadlines.
• Advising supervisors when other trades are needed.
• Recording and submitting accurate data via relevant business systems and electronic devices.
• Providing excellent customer service to client representatives.
• Planning and purchasing materials efficiently.
• Complying with safeguarding policies and health & safety standards at all times.
• Using a PDA smartphone to update colleagues on work progress and completion.

What you will need

Essential criteria:

• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in Carpentry, or qualified by experience.
• Full UK driving license (max 5 points).
• No driving bans in the past 5 years.
• Ability to pass a basic DBS check.

Desirable but not essential:

• Experience in social housing.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Bonus potential up to 5% annually.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off (total 34 days).
• Annual pay reviews.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Referral bonuses up to 3,000.
• Access to training via our in-house Learning Management System.
• 24/7 GP access for you and your immediate family from day one.
• Employer contributions to pension schemes (3-6%), life insurance, dental, healthcare, eye care vouchers, cycle-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.

Who we are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group since 2002, Fortem provides tailored property solutions to maintain and improve homes and buildings. Our teams deliver repairs, voids, installations, and gas services, with a focus on decarbonisation and energy efficiency to help clients achieve zero carbon. We are committed to quality, diversity, and community improvement, and are proud to be Investors in People - Gold. We encourage applications from all community sectors.