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3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Carpenter/Multitrade Operative to join a dynamic Direct Works team.
• This is a frontline role, working across tenanted and void properties to deliver high-quality responsive and planned repairs.
• The ideal candidate will be a skilled carpenter with experience in a multiskilled capacity, carrying out a range of repair and maintenance duties with a focus on safety, efficiency, and excellent customer service.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Carry out high-standard carpentry and associated multitrade works (e.g. minor plumbing, patch plastering) on responsive, planned, and void property repairs.
• Accurately record materials used, update job statuses via PDA, and ensure job records are maintained.
• Liaise with the planning and scheduling team to report delays, arrange follow-on work, and support efficient job completion.
• Maintain and replenish vehicle stock, tools, and materials.
• Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and legislation, including working at heights and asbestos awareness protocols.
• Mentor and provide feedback to apprentices or trainees when required.
• Drive company vehicles safely and undertake daily checks in accordance with policy.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, responding to queries clearly and maintaining a positive representation of the service.
• Embrace flexibility, adopting new working methods and responding positively to service improvements.
Skills/Experience:
• Demonstrable experience of carpentry in domestic/residential settings
• Proficient with power tools and mobile digital job systems (PDAs)
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction (including working at heights and asbestos awareness)
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to manage own workload, adapt to change, and contribute to team performance
• Experience of working in occupied homes and providing a high level of customer service
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Additional Information:
• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent City & Guilds qualification).
• Multi-skilled training (minimum NVQ3) or willingness to undertake training upon appointment.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Use of a company vehicle may be provided for work-related travel.
Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Carpenter/Multitrade Operative to join a dynamic Direct Works team.
• This is a frontline role, working across tenanted and void properties to deliver high-quality responsive and planned repairs.
• The ideal candidate will be a skilled carpenter with experience in a multiskilled capacity, carrying out a range of repair and maintenance duties with a focus on safety, efficiency, and excellent customer service.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Carry out high-standard carpentry and associated multitrade works (e.g. minor plumbing, patch plastering) on responsive, planned, and void property repairs.
• Accurately record materials used, update job statuses via PDA, and ensure job records are maintained.
• Liaise with the planning and scheduling team to report delays, arrange follow-on work, and support efficient job completion.
• Maintain and replenish vehicle stock, tools, and materials.
• Adhere to all relevant safety procedures and legislation, including working at heights and asbestos awareness protocols.
• Mentor and provide feedback to apprentices or trainees when required.
• Drive company vehicles safely and undertake daily checks in accordance with policy.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, responding to queries clearly and maintaining a positive representation of the service.
• Embrace flexibility, adopting new working methods and responding positively to service improvements.
Skills/Experience: • Demonstrable experience of carpentry in domestic/residential settings
• Proficient with power tools and mobile digital job systems (PDAs)
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction (including working at heights and asbestos awareness)
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Ability to manage own workload, adapt to change, and contribute to team performance
• Experience of working in occupied homes and providing a high level of customer service
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Additional Information: • Full-time role: 40 Hr/week.
• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry (or equivalent City & Guilds qualification).
• Multi-skilled training (minimum NVQ3) or willingness to undertake training upon appointment.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
• Use of a company vehicle may be provided for work-related travel.
Requirements
• Demonstrable experience of carpentry in domestic/residential settings • Proficient with power tools and mobile digital job systems (PDAs) • Strong understanding of health and safety practices in construction (including working at heights and asbestos awareness) • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal • Ability to manage own workload, adapt to change, and contribute to team performance • Experience of working in occupied homes and providing a high level of customer service • Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
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