Carpenter - Local Council
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Mai 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | BH8 8EH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | South West Recruitment Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 38416-37667 |
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We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Carpenter to join a busy Maintenance Response Team with the local council. You will play a key role in delivering responsive, high-quality carpentry and general maintenance services across council-owned properties, including housing, public buildings, and facilities.
This role supports our commitment to maintaining safe, secure, and well-maintained environments for residents and service users.
Areas covered are Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Salary: This position comes with a competitive market related salary and comprehensive benefits package. Please call Alan for more details.
Hours: 39 hrs per week - 8am to 4:30 Monday to Thursday and 8am to 3:30 on Friday.
DBS check and Driving Licence are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
• Undertake general maintenance and minor building repairs as required.
• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency repair requests.
• Work efficiently and safely, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and council policies.
• Accurately complete job records using digital job management systems (PDA/tablet).
• Liaise professionally with residents, tenants, and council staff, providing excellent customer service.
• Ensure materials are used efficiently and maintain van stock.
• Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota, when required.
Desirable/Preferred Requirements:
• Proven experience in carpentry maintenance, preferably in social housing or local authority settings.
• Good understanding of building maintenance and construction health and safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a responsive team.
• Full UK driving licence (Council vehicle may be provided for work use).
• Competence with mobile job management technology (or willingness to learn).
• Multi-trade skills (e.g. basic plumbing, tiling, plastering).
• Asbestos awareness certification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Experience working with vulnerable residents or in public-facing environments.
What We Offer:
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service).
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Tools, PPE, and uniform provided.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Access to wellbeing and staff support services.
To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV and also call Alan for more details.