Carpenter Multi

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Carpenter Multi to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based at the University of Southampton, you will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,852 per annum and excellent benefits.

Mountjoy is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients and customers, the Carpenter Multi position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Our Company values

We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:

Present a professional appearance at all times

Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times

Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised

Deliver a high standard of work at all times

We have Integrity, built-in

Our Company Benefits:

31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)

We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year

Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation

Life Insurance

Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee recognition scheme

Length of Service Rewards

Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)

Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff

You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card

Full uniform and safety equipment is provided

Access to a tool loan for all trade staff

Refer a Friend scheme

About the role:

Mountjoy Ltd has an opportunity to provide reactive repairs planned preventive maintenance and project work across the University of Southampton residential halls and estates.

We are seeking a Carpenter Multi with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. Trades persons must have relevant qualifications and broad commercial and domestic experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be polite and courteous at all times. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass an Enhanced DBS.

Key responsibilities as our Carpenter Multi:

A wide variety of carpentry repairs in occupied student accommodation, buildings and empty rooms. The work will include; fitting of various types of doors (inc Fire door), first and second fixing carpentry, kitchen installations, ceramic wall tiling, Carpet tiling and minor decorative works.

What we are looking for in our Carpenter Multi:

2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Building Maintenance and Educational environment

NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent.

Must be competent in 2 other secondary skills

Have a full driving licence

Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide

Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and representatives of Southampton University. Remain professional at all times

Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go

Have an organised approach to meet the demands of Mountjoy and UoS in an effective and timely manner

Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service

Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them

Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times

A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences

Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner

Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Carpenter Multi then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you

Mountjoy is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check