Carpenter Multi / UPVC

Stride; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large housing association in the UK is seeking an experienced Carpenter-Multi and UPVC fitter to join their Empty Homes Team. This full-time permanent role involves a variety of carpentry and maintenance tasks, including UPVC fitting and installations. The position offers a range of benefits including a tool allowance, holiday days, and a company vehicle with a fuel card. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a valid driving licence. This role is ideal for those with a background in residential housing maintenance.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Paid wellbeing and volunteering days

Company pension scheme, matched up to 12%

Life cover 4 x annual salary

iPhone and iPad

SmartTech payment option

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the Residential/Housing sector.
• Qualified to at least NVQ level 2 or have 5 years proven track record.
• Must have a full driving licence with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs in properties as part of the Empty Homes Team.
• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry.
• Install windows, doors and frames, both internal and external.
• Conduct UPVC servicing and installation.

Skills

Carpentry

UPVC fitting

Locksmithing

Basic plumbing

Tiling

Painting and decorating

Education

NVQ level 2 in Carpentry or 5 years experience

Job description

Overview

A client of mine who is a Large Housing Association and Property Maintenance Company is looking to recruit an experienced Carpenter-Multi and UPVC fitter on a full-time permanent basis to join their Empty Homes Team in the Bournemouth area. As you’ll spend a fair amount of time on the road they will provide you with a van and fuel card so you’ll not be out of pocket.

Responsibilities

• As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Empty Homes 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.

Benefits

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Up to 3 x paid wellbeing days and 2 x paid volunteering days per year
• 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 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.
• Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

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