Overview
We're working to improve the lives of people in Somerset and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:
* Leading and managing a team of tradespeople to deliver high quality repairs and maintenance across our housing stock.
* Inspecting completed works to ensure safety standards, building regulations and quality expectations are met.
* Coordinating with other trades and supervisors to ensure seamless delivery of multi-trade repairs.
* Providing on-site guidance, mentoring and training to team members to support their development.
* Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment.
* Liaising with tenants, contractors and internal teams to resolve issues and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Proven experience in carpentry, ideally with supervisory responsibilities in housing maintenance or construction environment.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team of tradespeople effectively.
* Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, building codes and technical specifications.
* Solid understanding of construction techniques, materials and safety regulations.
* Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills to liaise with tenants, contractors and internal teams.
* A commitment to mentoring and developing team members through on-site guidance and training.
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Carpentry and Joinery.
* Site Supervisors Safety Training scheme (SSSTS) or Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS).
* Health and Safety Certification CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) ideally at supervisory level.
Permanent, full time position.
* 37 hours per week, working 8:00 - 16:00 Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 15:30 on a Friday.
* You will be based at West Park Depot, Chelston Business Park, Wellington.
* 28 days annual leave, not including bank holidays.
* Progression/development opportunities available with this role.
Benefits
* We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.
* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
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