Multiskilled Carpenter Apprentice

5 months ago


Chelmsford, United Kingdom CHP Full time

**What you'll be doing**

We are looking for a Multi-skilled Carpenter Apprentice to assist in the delivery of high-quality carpentry and multi-skilled responsive repairs, planned renewals and other associated works to achieve the team plan in occupied or empty properties owned or managed by CHP in all Districts, performing to, or exceeding, required standards.
- Under guidance, carry out carpentry and multi-skilled responsive repairs, renewals and other associated work in properties owned or managed by CHP in all Districts to a high standard of workmanship which meets current legislation and ensures that key performance indicators (KPIs) such as customer satisfaction, voids / planned works priorities and turnaround times are achieved, works orders are closed down within agreed timescales and works completed within agreed budgets.
- Carry out works to comply with current health and safety (H&S) legislation, reporting any unsafe work practices to your line manager.
- Participate in all training as provided in order to achieve an enhance level of trade skills and multi-skilling tasks. You will also be required to attend college to gain relevant qualification NVQ level 2 or 3.
- With guidance ensure the correct safety procedures are followed before using tools and equipment
- Assist other multi-skilled operatives, Supervisors and Managers working part of a larger team as required to contribute to the delivery of repairs, voids and larger project works

**What we're looking for**- Evidence of attainment of good literacy and numeracy, e.g. through GCSEs (Grade C/4) or equivalent.
- Some knowledge of manual handling and health and safety in the workplace.
- Methodical and accurate approach to work.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills.

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