Facilities Technician - Carpenter

Solus - an Aviva company; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension

33 days holiday

Employee discounts

Save As You Earn

Parental and carer’s leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Solus, part of Aviva, is seeking a versatile facilities carpenter to perform installations, maintenance and repairs. You will also support odd jobs and general upkeep, contributing to safe and efficient site operations.

Join a UK-leading vehicle repair group with strong apprenticeship programmes and industry recognition, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Perform carpentry installations, maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues efficiently.
• Assist with general maintenance and odd jobs as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth facility operations.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations at all times.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues efficiently.
• Assist with general maintenance and odd jobs as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth facility operations.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations at all times.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Job description

Role Overview

As a crucial member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks, including installation, maintenance, and repair. Additionally, you’ll lend a hand with various odd jobs and general maintenance tasks, showcasing your versatility and can-do attitude.

Overview

Role Overview

As a crucial member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks, including installation, maintenance, and repair. Additionally, you’ll lend a hand with various odd jobs and general maintenance tasks, showcasing your versatility and can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues efficiently.
• Assist with general maintenance and odd jobs as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth facility operations.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations at all times.

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.