Carpenter

Swindon Source: WhatJobs
£36,000

Carpenter role covering Swindon , paying £23 per hour + company van and fuel , with the opportunity to go permanent after 16 weeks on a salary of £36,000–£38,000 .
This is a fast-paced reactive repairs role working across occupied social housing properties as part of a response team. You'll need to have strong carpentry experience and be confident carrying out a variety of associated multi-trade repairs, managing a busy workload and dealing professionally with residents.
I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Carpenter, Maintenance Carpenter or Multi-Trade Operative .
As a Carpenter, you will be:

  • Completing reactive carpentry repairs across occupied social housing properties.
  • Carrying out everything from door repairs and replacements through to more extensive carpentry works.
  • Undertaking associated multi-trade repairs as part of the response team.
  • Working across housing association properties.
  • Managing a fast-paced workload and responding to changing priorities.
  • Working professionally with tenants and minimising disruption.
  • Completing jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
  • Completing relevant job sheets and paperwork.

I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

  • Strong carpentry experience.
  • Previous experience working as a Carpenter in reactive repairs or maintenance.
  • Social housing experience is preferred, although similar domestic maintenance experience will be considered.
  • Experience working in occupied properties.
  • A background in reactive repairs and maintenance.
  • Experience carrying out associated multi-trade repairs.
  • The ability to work quickly and independently.
  • A professional and customer-focused approach.
  • A full UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer .
  • A DBS if you don't currently have one, this can be arranged.
  • Availability to start quickly.

The role is offering:

  • £23 per hour
  • Company van + fuel
  • 40 hours per week
  • MondayFriday, 8am5pm with 1-hour break
  • No standard overtime or call-out requirement
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity after 16 weeks
  • £36,000–£38,000 permanent salary
  • Long-term work across established housing association contracts

Location & travel
Based around Swindon , covering housing association properties across the surrounding area.
Interviews
Interviews are being held Wednesday via Microsoft Teams .
Interested? Please ring , or alternatively email . If you're an experienced Carpenter looking for your next opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

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