Carpenter in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Posted by Daniel Owen Ltd
£24.40 an hour
High Wycombe · Permanent
Carpenter - Property Services
Job Type: Temp - Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties
Temp Rate: £24.40 per hour
Salary: £41,327 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
A Carpenter is required to join a reputable housing provider, carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works across occupied residential properties. The role will involve a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks, ensuring residents receive a high-quality, right-first-time service.
The successful candidate will have experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs and be capable of working independently whilst maintaining excellent customer service standards.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Carrying out carpentry repairs and maintenance on occupied residential properties
- Repairing and replacing doors, frames, skirting, architraves and locks
- Completing kitchen repairs, cupboard repairs and flooring works
- Carrying out fencing and gate repairs
- Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
- Diagnosing repair issues and delivering effective solutions
- Updating work orders and material usage through PDA/mobile technology
- Managing van stock and ordering materials as required
- Providing a high level of customer service to residents
- Ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Carpentry & Joinery, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience within social housing, domestic maintenance or responsive repairs
- Experience carrying out first and second fix carpentry
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Experience using PDA/mobile working systems
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Benefits:
- Company van and fuel card provided for business use
- 25 days annual leave plus additional benefits
- Generous pension scheme
- Health cash plan
- Life cover and income protection
- Funded training and development opportunities
- Permanent opportunity with a leading housing provider
If you are interested in hearing more about the vacancy, please apply to the advert or send your CV.
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