Carpenter

Are you a Carpenter, seeking a new permanent job?
Based in Cornwall, my client has an immediate opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Carpenter to join their Property Services Team on permanent basis.
The successful applicant will deliver an efficient, compliant, and consistently high standard maintenance service to customers.

Responsibilities:

• Complete a wide variety carpentry, plumbing and other trade tasks at multiskilled level
• Tasks include but may not be limited to plumbing, carpentry and masonry both internally and externally to properties and communal areas.
• Ensure that work is carried out to a professional standard, adhering to building regulations, codes of practice or best practice.
• Liaise with customers and other colleagues, as appropriate, to ensure all relevant individuals are aware of progress and action taken.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
• Understand risk assessments and method statements which will include appropriate use of equipment, PPE, and safe working practice.
• Deliver works on time and first time wherever possible
• Use and apply a ‘Schedule of Rates’ for job costing repairs and ensuring repair orders are varied to correct value.
• Maintain a comprehensive van stock of materials, completing works in the most cost-effective manner.
• Maintain the works vehicle in good condition, keep it clean and carry out regular vehicle safety checks reporting any defects to the Fleet Manager & support team.
• Assist all other trades as and when required ensuring that residents receive the best possible quality service.

• Competent to complete a wide variety carpentry, plumbing and other trade tasks at multiskilled level
• Minimum NVQ level 2, or time served experience in either carpentry, masonry and/or plumbing with proven competency in non-core trades.
• Experience of working as part of a trade team delivering to tight timescales
• Full Driving licence (clean)