Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative

Wessex Fire & Security; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

BUPA Medical Insurance

Accident and Sickness Insurance

Life Assurance

Auto-enrolment pension

24 days holiday

Job summary

Wessex Property Care in North Dorset is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade operative on a permanent basis to handle repairs, maintenance, and some project works.

You will perform first and second fix carpentry, tiling, painting, and basic plumbing, with duties including kitchen fitting, doors, flooring, and partitions. A valid UK driving licence and flexibility for travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in the trade or NVQ
• Knowledge of Tiling, Basic Plumbing, Painting & Decorating
• Flexible working hours/Travel
• IT knowledge to use a handheld device
• Valid UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carpentry: first and second fix, kitchen fitting, internal/external doors, partitioning, flooring
• Basic plastering, tiling and painting
• Complete all jobs within the relevant time scales and participate in on-call rota
• Use all equipment safely, with appropriate PPE as required
• Floor & Wall tiling and tile grouting; general repairs

Skills

Carpentry experience

Tilings

Painting & decorating

Basic plumbing

IT handheld device

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ in Carpentry

Job description

Wessex Property Care is based in North Dorset and is part of the Wessex Group of companies who have been in business for over 60 years. We are seeking an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade operative on a permanent basis to work on a repairs and maintenance contract as well as some project works.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

This role requires a customer focussed, self-motivated individual with a broad range of experience. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be tasked with a variety of repairs; maintenance and installation works, including but not limited to:

• First and second fix carpentry; kitchen fitting, internal/external doors, partitioning, flooring
• Basic plastering, tiling and painting
• Complete all jobs within the relevant time scales (including participation in our on call rota when required).
• To use all equipment and materials in a safe manner, complying with Health and Safety requirements and code of conduct (including appropriate PPE).
• Floor & Wall Tiling –Thermoplastic floor tiles; quarry tiles, and installation of wall tiles/grouting.
• General repairs

This list of responsibilities and duties is not exhaustive, and the Company will expect you to perform other duties relevant to the job title.

Essential competencies:

• Experience in the trade or NVQ
• Knowledge of Tiling, Basic Plumbing, Painting & Decorating
• Flexible working hours/Travel
• IT knowledge to be able to use a handheld device
• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within the Social Housing sector

Remuneration:

• Pay up to £38,000 p/a depending on experience
• 24 days holiday (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays
• Company Van
• BUPA Medical Insurance
• Accident and Sickness Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Auto-enrolment pension

All subject to qualifying periods of employment and Conditions of Contract.

Wessex ME is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.