Carpenter Planned

2 weeks ago


Newbury, United Kingdom Sovereign Housing Association Full time

_**£30,000 - £33,000 Salary plus a Welcome Bonus up to £1,000**_

Sovereign are a leading housing association, driven by our social purpose where our residents are at the heart of everything we do - more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient ‘right first time' repairs and maintenance servicesto our properties is our key focus.

We're currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified **Carpenter** Multi to join our Property Team in the Berkshire area. As you'll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you'll not be outof pocket.

**You'll also benefit from**:

- £335 yearly Tool Allowance
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Uniform & PPE
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A van and fuel card for business travel
- iPhone and iPad
- Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
- Life cover 4 x annual salary
- SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

**What you'll do**:
As a **Carpenter** you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Empty Homes and Planned Team and elsewhere depending on demands.
- 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
- Install windows, doors, door frames - Internal and external.
- UPVC servicing and installation
- Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
- All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
- Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.

**What you'll need**:
You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.