Facilities Technician & Carpenter

Solus Accident Repair Centres Company; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vehicle repair service provider in Sunderland is looking for a versatile Facilities Team Member to perform carpentry tasks, general maintenance, and repairs. You will work collaboratively with team members and ensure adherence to safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess carpentry skills and a can-do attitude. We offer a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and welcome all applicants to apply regardless of whether they meet every requirement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Company pension scheme

33 days’ holiday

Employee discounts

Supportive policies

Wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry installations, maintenance, and repairs required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Versatile approach to general maintenance and odd jobs.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues efficiently.
• Assist with general maintenance and odd jobs as needed.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth operations.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

As a crucial member of our facilities team, you will be responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks, including installation, maintenance, and repair. Additionally, you'll lend a hand with various odd jobs and general maintenance tasks, showcasing your versatility and can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry installations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve carpentry issues efficiently.
• Assist with general maintenance and odd jobs as needed.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth facility operations.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations at all times.

Qualifications

Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award‑winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus is proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need.

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know.

Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days.