Multi Skilled Carpenter

The Methodist Church in Britain; Normanton on Trent; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working opportunities

LGPS

Life assurance

On-site day nursery

Season ticket loan

Lease car salary sacrifice

Tool allowance

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Multi-skilled Carpenter to join the Property Services team. You will carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance on council-owned homes, including occupied properties, and undertake patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling as part of multi-trade work.

The role is 37 hours a week from the Bennet Road depot, with an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota. A full driving licence and City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry are required, and a company vehicle

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry.
• Demonstrable experience in carpentry repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in general building, refurbishment and repair work.
• Full, current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance, plus planned and one-off improvements.
• Undertake carpentry tasks in houses, flats and maisonettes, including occupied properties.
• Apply multi-trade skills to patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling.
• Repair, maintain and adjust windows, doors, locks and associated hardware.
• Assess materials, manage resources and complete work efficiently to a high standard.
• Work independently and with colleagues to meet deadlines and service targets.
• Give residents a professional, courteous service, treating homes and belongings with care.
• Keep a clean, safe working environment and comply with health and safety requirements.
• Complete job records and paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Take part in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Strong carpentry skills

Patch plastering

Vinyl flooring

Tiling

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Multi-skilled Carpenter in the Property Services team at Reading Borough Council, carrying out repairs, maintenance and improvement work on council-owned homes. The work covers carpentry in houses, flats and maisonettes, including occupied properties, alongside patch plastering, vinyl flooring, tiling and adjustments to windows, doors and locks. The post is a 37-hour weekday role from the Bennet Road depot with an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota, and a company vehicle is provided. Candidates need a City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and a full driving licence.

What the job involves

• Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance, plus planned and one-off improvement works
• Undertake carpentry tasks in houses, flats and maisonettes, including occupied properties
• Apply multi-trade skills to patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling
• Repair, maintain and adjust windows, doors, locks and associated hardware
• Assess materials, manage resources and complete work efficiently and to a high standard
• Work independently and with colleagues to meet deadlines and service targets
• Give residents a professional, courteous service, treating homes and belongings with care
• Keep a clean, safe working environment and comply with health and safety requirements
• Complete job records and paperwork accurately and promptly
• Take part in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota

What’s required

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in carpentry repairs and maintenance
• Experience in general building, refurbishment and repair work

Skills & knowledge

• Strong carpentry skills
• Patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling skills
• Good communication and customer service skills, including handling challenging situations with tact
• Strong organisational skills and prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Working independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Full, current driving licence

Other

• Flexibility to take part in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota

Nice to have

• Advanced Craft City & Guilds or Level 3 NVQ in Carpentry

What’s offered

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life assurance of three times annual salary (for LGPS members)
• On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
• Season ticket loan towards rail or bus travel to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme for a new, greener car over three years, with insurance, servicing and road tax included in the monthly fee
• Tool allowance