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Multi Trade Operative - Carpentry Five Positions Available

Job details
Posting date: 09 August 2024
Salary: £28,905 to £36,955 per year
Additional salary information: + £547 tool allowance per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 August 2024
Location: Lymington, Hampshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: New Forest District Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: P02007

Summary

Office work not for you?

We are expanding our team and looking to recruit exceptional and highly skilled Multi-trade Carpenters to join us as part of a friendly and professional in-house workforce, you will be responsible for the delivery of Void and Responsive repairs to our social housing stock.

Enjoy variety in your day?

This role is right up your street as it requires you to demonstrate experience in two primary trades, including Carpentry (e.g. Undertake all 2nd fix carpentry works including flooring, decking, installation of kitchen units and worktops, doors and mouldings, glazing and fencing) alongside the ability to undertake associated skills/duties from another related trade.

The ability to work unsupervised and in accordance with strict Health & Safety guidelines is also essential.  

What’s in it for you?

26 - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
£28,905 - £36,955 per annum (Career Grade) + £547 tool allowance per annum
Council fleet vehicle for business use (subject to availability and fuel deduction contribution for home to base travel) 
Local Government Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).
Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants
A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40% on cycles and accessories

Reactive or Void?

With five positions available you will be responsible for the delivery of Void (empty) property repairs to our social housing stock, or for the delivery of Reactive repairs to our social housing stock, the role however is to work across both departments when required. 

Feel free to specify your preference, though this isn’t mandatory.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance.

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

We are proud of our new values for 2024, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, you feel you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Nic Dryden (Void) 07784 256089 or Wesley Pay (Reactive) on 07467 434871.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 25th August 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 2nd September 2024

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