Carpenter Multi VOIDS - Coventry

Fortem Solutions Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade to join their team in Coventry. The role involves completing carpentry and plumbing repairs for social housing properties and providing excellent customer service. Applicants should have NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent and a full UK driving license. The position offers a competitive salary, a company van, annual leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & birthday off

Bonus eligibility up to 5%

Private pension contributions

Life insurance and healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license.
• Able to pass basic DBS check.
• Social Housing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete carpentry and basic plumbing repairs for social housing.
• Advise supervisor when other trades are needed.
• Record and submit accurate data using business systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients and tenants.

Skills

Carpentry

Basic plumbing

Customer service

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Carpentry or equivalent

Job description

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent permanent opportunity to join our Fortem team at Orbit Housing as a Carpenter Multi Skilled Trade in the Voids team which focus on ensuring the repairs for re letting of Social Housing properties working to deadline and budget.The Carpenter Multi Trade will be responsible for most aspects of property maintenance and repairs to Social Housing Properties which uses core carpentry skills and basic plumbing. Any other trade skills such as tiling and flooring are desirable.You will be covering a core patch of social housing in Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon and Coventry with occasional properties in Northamptonshire so travel is essential.Core Hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm - Work Van, Fuel card Tools provided!As a Carpenter Multi Trade you will be ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision. The Multi Trade takes ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within the company Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters, whilst being Courteous and professional around the tenants

The Customer

Fortem’s contract with Orbit Housing covers over 17,000 properties across Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Nuneaton, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Bedford. We have multiple workstreams, including Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Capital Works and Re-Roofing. We’re proud to say we’re the most recent winners of branch of the year here at Fortem, one of the reasons being our excellent internal progression opportunities due to growth within the contract

Duties and Responsibilities

Completing Carpentry and basic plumbing repairs work for all social housing properties as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner with specific turnaround deadlines.Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are requiredWorking in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devicesAffording excellent customer service to client representatives and tenantsArranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient mannerComply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all timesOperating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and proceduresUsing a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work

What you will need

Essential criteria:NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in Carpentry / OR Qualified by experience will be consideredFull UK driving licenseMust be able to pass basic DBS checkDesirable but not essential:Social Housing experience

Competitive Annual SalaryWe provide a company Van and Fuel card for work purposesEligible for bonus up to 5% per annum25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total)Pay review every year26 weeks full pay maternity leave8 weeks full pay paternity leaveDiscounted gym memberships at national and local gymsUp to £3,000 colleague referral feeVast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1Private pension employer contribution 3-6%Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare insurance and eye care vouchers,Cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider shopping discounts & more

Who we are

We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services.Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers.We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at [e-mail]