Carpenter/Plumber

Mountjoy Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Plumber to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. This permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity for career advancement while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for a wide range of repairs, including fitting doors, kitchen installations, and plumbing work. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship. Join a company that values its employees and provides the tools for success in a thriving construction sector.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry/plumbing or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years’ experience in social housing or building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of carpentry and plumbing repairs in occupied homes and buildings.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and compliance with health & safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Customer Service

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry/plumbing

Job description

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Carpenter/Plumber to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

In this role, you will undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs to Portsmouth City Council’s (PCC) Housing and Corporate Assets stock, and from time-to-time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires.

You will be working in all of PCC’s property portfolio including, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage and Museums. When working in these property types you will be expected to use your skills, knowledge, experience and training to carry out the “right work at the right time” ensuring a high-quality standard of workmanship, health & safety and compliance to the Company’s processes and procedures in delivery of your work.

You will need to have an open and positive attitude, be a team player and be able to embrace and work in new ways to improve yourself, the team and service to the client. When dealing with customers, client representatives or peers and team members you will be professional at all times and demonstrate high standards of customer service and care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A wide variety of carpentry and plumbing repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; fitting of various types of doors, first and second fixing, kitchen installations, repairing minor leaks, replacing sanitary wear, ceramic wall tiling, vinyl floor tiling and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry/plumbing or equivalent.

• Trade-based experience may be considered.

• Have a full driving licence.

• A DBS check is required before commencement of role

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2 – 5 years’ experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.