Multi-skill Trades 2 - Carpenter

Part Of Platform Housing Group; Skegness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company in Skegness is seeking an experienced Multi Skill Trades Carpenter to join their Voids team. The role focuses on carpentry while requiring competence in other trades. Candidates should have a NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, a current driving license, and good organizational skills. Benefits include a salary of up to £37,845 per annum, 25 days holiday plus the option to buy additional leave, and a pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.

Benefits

PPC Van + Fuel Card

Mobile phone provided

Access to free healthcare and dental plan

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Carpenter or multi-skilled Carpenter in the building trade.
• Experience delivering multi-trade repairs for Social Landlords or housing associations.
• Full driving license and valid DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-trade refurbishment within a Voids environment.
• Ensure homes are refurbished to the Lettable Standard.
• Meet a diverse range of customers while working.

Skills

Team player

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry

Tools

PDA

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Have you got the right tools for the job? Platform Property Care need an experienced Multi Skill Trades Carpenter based in Skegness and the surrounding area to join our talented Voids team and help us ensure our customer's homes are refurbished to our Lettable Standard.

You will be a Multi Skill Trades Operative and carpentry will be your focus, but experience in other trades is essential, as you will be delivering Multi Trade refurbishment within a Voids environment. The role is varied. No two days will be the same and you will meet a wide range of customers along the way. It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return, you'll have the support of a great team.

Essential Attributes

A team player, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll be working in people's homes, so you'll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication and customer service skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering work right first time.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 Carpentry
• Experience of working as a Carpenter in the building trade either as a Carpenter or as a multi-skilled Carpenter
• Experience of working for a Social Landlord, housing association or council, delivering multi trade repairs and maintenance
• Associated trade skills, and or qualifications in plumbing, plaster patching, decorating and wall tiling would also be desirable.
• Experience of delivering multi-trade work
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of keeping jobs on track
• The drive to ensure works are completed quickly and efficiently
• Good IT Skills. Experienced using a PDA. Experience of using Microsoft and Outlook email.
• Full current valid driving Licence essential as this is a mobile role
• DBS check required for working within customers' homes
• Availability for out of hours rota (may earn additional pay)
• Must live locally in the Louth area

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear - we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic salary of up to £37,845 per annum, depending upon experience and qualifications (additional can be earned from voluntary overtime and out of hours)
• 25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave
• Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• PPC Van + Fuel Card
• Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided
• Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash