Carpenter - Multitrade

London Borough of Hillingdon; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Holiday Entitlement

LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)

Cycle to Work

Travel Support

Résumé du poste

London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Carpenter to take ownership of high-quality carpentry repairs and related tasks while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining safety standards. The role involves diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and handling tasks such as plastering preparation, tiling and sealing to ensure first-time fixes.

You will diagnose faults, perform installations, and record details while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a carpenter with multi-trade skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and determine appropriate repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose faults and determine the appropriate remedial work.
• Carry out carpentry repairs and installations to various structures and materials.
• Perform related tasks, including repairing floors, roofs, plasterboarding, tiling, and sealing.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring residents are satisfied with the work completed.
• Maintain and safeguard tools, materials, and equipment, including company vehicles.
• Dispose of debris and ensure work areas are left clean and tidy.
• Accurately record work details, including materials used and time spent on tasks.
• Follow health and safety regulations to minimize risk to yourself and others.

Connaissances

Multi-trade carpentry

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Communication

Health & safety

Independent working

Description du poste

• Are you a skilled carpenter looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work and make a real impact? We are seeking a Multi-Trade Carpenter to carry out high-quality carpentry repairs and associated tasks while ensuring excellent customer service and safety standards.

• About the role
• Are you a skilled carpenter looking for a role where you can take ownership of your work and make a real impact? We are seeking a Multi-Trade Carpenter to carry out high-quality carpentry repairs and associated tasks while ensuring excellent customer service and safety standards.

As a Multi-Trade Carpenter, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard. You will also handle associated tasks such as structural timber repairs, plastering preparation, tiling, and sealing to ensure a first-time fix.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and determine the appropriate remedial work.
• Carry out carpentry repairs and installations to various structures and materials.
• Perform related tasks, including repairing floors, roofs, plasterboarding, tiling, and sealing.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring residents are satisfied with the work completed.
• Maintain and safeguard tools, materials, and equipment, including company vehicles.
• Dispose of debris and ensure work areas are left clean and tidy.
• Accurately record work details, including materials used and time spent on tasks.
• Follow health and safety regulations to minimize risk to yourself and others.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a carpenter with multi-trade skills.
• Ability to diagnose faults and determine appropriate repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the quality and efficiency of our repair services.

About You

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Benefits

• Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• 5 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.