Carpenter Multi

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Carpenter Multito join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based at the University of Southampton, you will join them on a full-time, permanentbasis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,800 per annum and excellent benefits.

Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the Carpenter Multi position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Company values

Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:

• Present a professional appearance at all times
• Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
• Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
• Deliver a high standard of work at all times

Our client have Integrity, built-in

Company Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
• A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
• Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
• Life Insurance
• Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Employee recognition scheme
• Length of Service Rewards
• Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
• Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
• You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
• Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
• Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
• Refer a Friend scheme

About the role:

Our client has an opportunity to provide reactive repairs planned preventive maintenance and project work across the University of Southampton residential halls and estates.

The company are seeking a Carpenter Multi with a can-do attitude and flexible approach. Trades persons must have relevant qualifications and broad commercial and domestic experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be polite and courteous at all times. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass an Enhanced DBS.

Key responsibilities as the Carpenter Multi:

A wide variety of carpentry repairs in occupied student accommodation, buildings and empty rooms. The work will include; fitting of various types of doors (inc Fire door), first and second fixing carpentry, kitchen installations, ceramic wall tiling, Carpet tiling and minor decorative works.

What our client are looking for in their Carpenter Multi:

• 2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in Building Maintenance and Educational environment
• NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent.
• Must be competent in 2 other secondary skills
• Have a full driving licence
• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide
• Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and representatives of Southampton University. Remain professional at all times
• Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go
• Have an organised approach to meet the demands of the Company and UoS in an effective and timely manner
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service
• Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times
• A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner
• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients Carpenter Multi then please click "apply" now - We’d love to hear from you!

The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.

It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.