Joiner

Places for People; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Places for People is seeking a Joiner to perform joinery tasks on domestic properties while ensuring high-quality standards. The role includes collaborating with supervisors, meeting deadlines, and supporting the community spirit. Benefits include a competitive salary, a company van, and an excellent holiday package.

Benefits

Company Van with fuel card

Competitive salary review yearly

Excellent holiday package

Training and development

Cashback plan for healthcare costs

Qualifications

• Have NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Hold a valid driving license.
• Technical competence in joinery and plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out joinery work on domestic properties.
• Support KPIs and maintain professionalism.
• Supervise or train apprentices when needed.

Skills

Joinery

Basic Plumbing

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

City & Guilds qualification

Tools

Power Pack tools

Job description

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At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More About Yourrole

You will carry out joinery work on domestic properties, including new installations and repairs, working to specifications and reports. You may also be required to carry out basic plumbing. You'll collaborate with your supervisor and scheduler to meet deadlines while focusing on cost-efficiency and delivering value to customers. You'll complete work to the highest quality standards, protect customers' homes and belongings, and organise your schedule with your supervisor. Working as part of a team, you'll liaise with colleagues and clients to ensure excellent service. You'll also support KPIs, maintain professionalism, complete required documentation, and supervise or train apprentices when needed, all while following Health & Safety guidelines and the Group's policies. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

Essential Criteria:

• Have a NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent or can display competencies & experience by way of ‘time-served' (employment history review)
• Hold a valid driving license
  
  

More About You

You must be technically competent with a qualification at City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or have relevant experience. You'll need to work to strict deadlines and high-quality standards, undertake multi-skilling tasks, and communicate effectively. A current driving licence is essential. Ideally, you'll be IT literate or willing to learn software-based systems after training.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Company Van with fuel card
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
  
  

What`s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [e-mail].

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.

We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.

Armed Forces - We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy.

Disability Confident - We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has sa substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.

Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn’t allow them to self-advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Seniority level

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