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Job Title: Carpenter Multi (Multi-Trade)
Location: Cambridge
Salary: 23 per hour
Contract Type: 3 Months ongoing, with potential for a permanent position
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
On permanent Basis - 37,000 per annum salary + Van & Fuel card.
Benefits
* We provide a company Van and Fuel card for work purposes * 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off * Pay review every year * 26 weeks full pay maternity leave * 8 weeks full pay paternity leave * Power Tools and PPE provided * Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms * Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee * Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System * 24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1 * Private pension employer contribution 3-6% * Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare insurance and eye care vouchers * Cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider shopping discounts & more
Key Responsibilities:
General Carpentry Work: Carry out a wide range of carpentry tasks, including 1st and 2nd fix, door hanging, skirting, architraves, and other joinery duties.
Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance: Work in both occupied and void properties, performing repairs and maintenance on various elements of social housing, including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and doors.
Property Refurbishments: Undertake refurbishment tasks across multiple housing units, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Customer Service: Communicate effectively with tenants and the public to ensure work is completed on time, to a high standard, with minimal disruption.
Health & Safety: Follow all health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
Maintenance & Minor Upgrades: Assist with general maintenance and minor upgrades, including carpentry, flooring, and home improvements.
Multi-Trade Responsibilities: Support other trades on-site, including plumbing, plastering, tiling, and electrical work. Assist with multi-trade tasks as needed.
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other tradespeople, including plumbers, electricians, and general labourers, to complete tasks efficiently.
Key Requirements:
Qualified Carpenter: Must have relevant Carpentry qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ) and experience in 1st and 2nd fix carpentry.
Proven Experience: Experience in the social housing or property maintenance sector is preferred.
Full UK Driving License: Must have a valid driving license and be able to drive the company van (provided).
Multi-Skilled: Ability to perform a range of other trades (plumbing, plastering, tiling, etc.) or assist with other tasks when required.
Customer-Focused: Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with tenants and clients.
Self-Motivated: Able to work independently or as part of a team to meet deadlines and complete work to a high standard.
Health & Safety Awareness: Knowledge and commitment to adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
Interested?
To find out more about this role or any other opportunities, contact George on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
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