Carpenter

Carpenter 

(Social Housing Association)

Basic Salary up to £34,650 per year - Van, fuel card, tool allowance, PDA, company uniform, call-out and overtime 

Location: Southampton

Reed Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Carpenter Multi Trader for a reputable housing association for the Southampton area.

What you'll do:

As a Carpenter Multi Trader you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our client's Empty Homes Team and elsewhere depending on demands.

• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
• Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external.
• UPVC servicing and installation
• Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
• All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.
• Other useful abilities may include basic plumbing, patch plastering, basic tiling, basic painting and other general maintenance tasks.

What you'll need:

You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.

Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.

Enjoy working as part of a team.

This is a full-time role, working 40 Hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings!

Due to the requirement to travel within this role, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 1 years driving experience and have the ability to drive a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check; essential qualifications check and a basic DBS disclosure.

You'll also benefit from

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad 
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12% 
• Life cover 4 x annual salary