Carpenter / Multi-Trade Operative Wessex ME

Wessex Group; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading repair and maintenance firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade operative on a permanent basis. The role involves a variety of repairs, maintenance, and installation works, including carpentry, tiling, and general repairs. The ideal candidate will have experience in the trade or NVQ and a valid UK driving licence. Offering a salary of up to £38,500 per annum, plus benefits such as a company van, medical insurance, and pension.

Benefits

24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Company Van

Toll allowance

BUPA Medical Insurance

Accident and Sickness Insurance

Life Assurance

Auto-enrolment pension

Qualifications

• Must be customer-focused and self-motivated.
• Ability to complete jobs within relevant time scales.
• Participation in on-call rota when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first and second fix carpentry, including kitchen fitting.
• Perform basic plastering, tiling, and painting.
• Complete general repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Use all equipment safely, following Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Experience in the trade or NVQ

Knowledge of Tiling

Basic Plumbing

Painting & Decorating

IT knowledge to use a handheld device

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Wessex ME is based in North Dorset and is part of the Andwis technical services group of companies. Due to our continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Carpenter / Multi-Trade operative on a permanent basis to work on a repairs and maintenance contract as well as some project works.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

This role requires a customer focussed, self-motivated individual with a broad range of experience. Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be tasked with a variety of repairs; maintenance and installation works, including but not limited to:

• First and second fix carpentry; kitchen fitting, internal/external doors, partitioning, flooring
• Basic plastering, tiling and painting
• Complete all jobs within the relevant time scales (including participation in our on-call rota when required).
• To use all equipment and materials in a safe manner, complying with Health and Safety requirements and code of conduct (including appropriate PPE).
• Floor & Wall Tiling –Thermoplastic floor tiles; quarry tiles, and installation of wall tiles/grouting.
• General repairs

This list of responsibilities and duties is not exhaustive, and the Company will expect you to perform other duties relevant to the job title.

Essential competencies

• Experience in the trade or NVQ
• Knowledge of Tiling, Basic Plumbing, Painting & Decorating
• Flexible working hours/Travel
• IT knowledge to be able to use a handheld device
• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the Social Housing sector

Remuneration

• Pay up to £38,500 p/a depending on experience
• 24 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Company Van
• Toll allowance
• BUPA Medical Insurance
• Accident and Sickness Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Auto-enrolment pension

All subject to qualifying periods of employment and Conditions of Contract.

Wessex ME is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.