Facilities Technician & Carpenter

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK leading vehicle repair company is looking for a skilled individual to join their facilities team as a carpenter. Your responsibilities will include performing installations, maintenance, and repairs, as well as assisting with general maintenance tasks. The role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a range of benefits including a company pension scheme and flexible holiday options. Emphasizing inclusivity, they welcome all applicants, encouraging you to apply even if you don't meet every criterion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days' holiday

Employee discounts on Aviva products

Aviva Save As You Earn scheme

Paid parental leave

Group Income Protection

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry installations and repairs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues.
• Versatile and willing to assist with general maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues efficiently.
• Assist with general maintenance and odd jobs as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

Qualifications

Who are Solus? 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.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.