Carpenter Multi

**The Role**
Fortem Solutions are currently recruiting for a Carpenter Multi on our Cambridge Housing Society contract, covering areas across Cambridgeshire, although mainly situated in central Cambridge. This is a full-time permanent position on a Fortem contract working 8-4:30 Mon-Fri (overtime available)
**The Client**
Our contract with Cambridge Housing Society is brand new and launching on April 1st. This will be a long term partnership with houses covering the whole of Cambridgeshire, from Wisbech down to Haverhill, although primarily situated in central Cambridge. There are nearly 3,000 properties, mostly houses and flats, and we will be looking after their Repairs, Voids, Cyclical Works and Planned workstreams.
**Duties & Responsibilities**
Reporting into the Repairs Supervisor you will: - Complete works for responsive repairs and maintenance as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner. - Advise the Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required - Work in partnership with other operatives to complete projects. - Record and submit accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices - Afford excellent customer service to client representatives - Arrange purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner - Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times - Operate within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures - Use a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with the Repairs Planning team and colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.
**What You Will Need**
Essential Criteria - NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent / OR Qualified by experience will be considered - Full UK driving licence (max 5 points) Desirable criteria: - Social Housing experience

**Benefits**:

- We provide a company Van for work and Fuel card - Eligible for bonus up to 5% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total) - Pay review every year - 26 weeks full pay maternity leave - 8 weeks full pay paternity leave - Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms - Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee - Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System’ - Other benefits including Private pension, Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
Job Reference: FOR03894