Multi Trade Operative (Carpenter)

Abri; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Abri is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Operative with strong carpentry and plumbing capabilities to join our Responsive Repairs team. Based in Bracknell, you will cover Bracknell, Reading, Windsor, Slough, High Wycombe, Oxford, Abingdon and Newbury, delivering high-standard repairs with a focus on customer satisfaction.

You will handle a variety of tasks inside and outside homes, ensure safe, quality workmanship, and contribute to a helpful, community-focused service.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or time served in carpentry, masonry or plumbing.
• Competent to deliver carpentry, plumbing and other trades across diverse properties.
• Clean driving licence and readiness to undertake physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry, plumbing and other trade repairs across our homes.
• Work both inside and out, including homes, communal areas, fencing and groundworks.
• Plan your day to complete each job to a high standard with customer satisfaction in mind.
• Keep customers informed and supported throughout the service.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Multi-trade

Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Make a difference in every home you visit

At Abri, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Our Responsive Repairs team plays a vital role in keeping homes safe, secure, and well maintained and we’re looking for a skilled Multi-Trade Operative with a high skill level as a Carpenter, where you'll be reporting into the Bracknell office covering Bracknell, Reading, Windsor, Slough, High Wycombe, Oxford, Abingdon and Newbury.

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. If you’re proactive, take pride in your work, and enjoy delivering a great customer experience, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for the delivery of carpentry maintenance repairs/installations, as well as being capable of additional types of work with your skill set. You’ll use your multi-skilled expertise to diagnose, repair and improve homes - always aiming to get things right first time.

You’ll be the friendly face of Abri, keeping customers informed, reassured and confident in the service they receive.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll carry out a variety of repairs and maintenance across our homes, from carpentry and plumbing to general multi-trade work

Working both inside and out, including homes, communal areas, fencing and groundworks

Planning your day effectively and seeing each job through to a great standard, with customer satisfaction at the heart of what you do

Keeping in touch with customers and colleagues so everyone feels informed and supported

Being part of a supportive team, helping each other out and working together to deliver a great service

At Abri, we’re more than just a housing provider, we’re a community. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team where your work is valued and appreciated.

We’ll give you the tools, training and support you need to succeed, while giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career.

If you’re a skilled Multi-Trade Operative who takes pride in delivering great work and even better customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

• Competent to complete a wide variety carpentry, plumbing and other trade tasks atmultiskilled level
• Demonstrable experience with a variety of carpentry and plumbing works across avariety of properties
• Minimum NVQ level 2, or time served experience in either carpentry, masonry and/orplumbing with proven competency in non-core trades.
• Experience of working as part of a trade team delivering to tight timescales
• Full Driving licence (clean)
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Always demonstrates Abri Values and Behaviours.
• To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our customers this role is subject to asatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Successful applicants will berequired to undergo a Basic DBS check which will be funded by Abri.