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Brixton

Carpenter - Multi-Skilled

Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
£30,000
Full-time
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Description

Location
South London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£37,490 - £39,463

About the Role
Would you like to work for a company that can offer 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a healthcare cash plan, matched pension contribution scheme, and cashback on purchases from some of the country’s biggest retailers? A company that can also provide you with a full uniform, all required PPE, the latest handheld technology, a company vehicle, and access to regular employee forums and feedback groups? Then please read on.

We are recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Carpenter to cover the region of South London, who ideally has experience working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake carpentry and other trade repairs and maintenance work to provide high-quality, ‘right first time’, cost-effective building services to the business and its customers.

To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, an NVQ2 qualification or equivalent, and long-term relevant trade experience. Please only apply if you have experience working as a carpenter with extended skills in social housing.

You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work, and recognized industrial standards for such work, minimizing damage to the fabric of the property.

Please refer to the full job description before applying. You will need a full driving licence and will be provided with your own Metworks van for working hours.

To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers, we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. As standard, you will be added to the DBS updating service with a new check being carried out on a 3-yearly basis. The cost of a DBS will be paid for by the organization.

Please note: we do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Experience
Experience working as a carpenter with extended skills in social housing is essential.

About you
You should have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency and possess long-term relevant trade experience.

Qualifications
An NVQ2 qualification or equivalent is required for this position.

Benefits
Our benefits include 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year, 2 volunteering days per year, an additional ‘Beliefs day’ once a year, supported family-friendly approach with extended parental leave, enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%, option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year, life assurance cover 3 x your salary, Cycle2work scheme, hybrid working (dependent on job role and department), health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs, tenancy deposit interest-free loan, access to extensive learning and training opportunities, colleague virtual social platform, career progression opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Expiry date: 04/07/2025
Carpenter - Multi-Skilled
Company
Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing
Salary
£30,000
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Brixton
Our Commitments
Building Diverse Workforces
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