Carpenter (Grade 12)

Job Description

Job Category : Trade & Operatives
Location : The Deane Depot, Somerset Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.70

You will be required to work to a high standard and delivery excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
Identification of the work required to resolve the problem, deciding the parts and general materials needed ensuring correct parts are used. For example, so as not to compromise the fire rating, integrity and security of doors. Measure and order appropriate stock for each job.
Attend jobs as scheduled and within timescales. Identify materials required for the repair and ensure these are collected / ordered in advance of attending jobs.
You will be required to work to a high standard and deliver excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
First Fix Carpentry, which includes: floor joists, timber framed stud walls, ceilings, timber flooring.

Second Fix Carpentry, door frames, doors, fitting of ironmongery, skirting, stairs/newel post replacement/handrail and spindles.
Kitchen fitting (first and second fix). To include first fix plumbing, including renewing pipework. Second fix plumbing to include fitting taps and waste.
Ability to undertake repairs as required such as masonry / plastering / patch repairs to wall finishes, tiling and painting (desirable).

Ensure repairs are carried out to the letting standard and signpost tenants to their tenancy agreement or Somerset Council website for landlord / tenant repair responsibilities.

Carry out tasks and projects with minimal support / guidance, whilst taking accountability for quality and quantity of work.
RATES NEGOTIABLE IN LINE WITH EXPERIENCE

Corporate Responsibilities Understand, uphold, and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity, and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Operational Duties You will be required to work to a high standard and delivery excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
Identification of the work required to resolve the problem, deciding the parts and general materials needed ensuring correct parts are used. For example, so as not to compromise the fire rating, integrity and security of doors. Measure and order appropriate stock for each job.
Attend jobs as scheduled and within timescales. Identify materials required for the repair and ensure these are collected / ordered in advance of attending jobs.
You will be required to work to a high standard and deliver excellent customer service, you will need to plan and manage your workload to ensure that jobs are attended and completed within timescales and are completed right first time, reducing the need for any further follow up visits.
First Fix Carpentry, which includes: floor joists, timber framed stud walls, ceilings, timber flooring.

Second Fix Carpentry, door frames, doors, fitting of ironmongery, skirting, stairs/newel post replacement/handrail and spindles.
Kitchen fitting (first and second fix). To include first fix plumbing, including renewing pipework. Second fix plumbing to include fitting taps and waste.
Ability to undertake repairs as required such as masonry / plastering / patch repairs to wall finishes, tiling and painting (desirable).

Ensure repairs are carried out to the letting standard and signpost tenants to their tenancy agreement or Somerset Council website for landlord / tenant repair responsibilities.

Carry out tasks and projects with minimal support / guidance, whilst taking accountability for quality and quantity of work.

Qualifications
Essential
• Good general standard of education (minimum to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Mathematics)
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• BTEC or equivalent NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Desirable
• Health & Safety Qualification
• Fire door maintenance
• Asbestos Awareness

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience in the building maintenance or building industry.
• Multi Trade experience.
• Problem solving and decision making, resolving issues under time constraints.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Physically able to move heavy items may be a requirement of the role, especially when working alone.
• It is essential for the postholder to have good communication skills.
• Excellent team working skills and customer service abilities.
• Ability to use and update computerised devices (including Handheld smartphone or Tablet PC).

Desirable
• Experience working in social housing.
• Experience working in occupied premises.
• Experience of working with customers who may be vulnerable or have support needs.

Knowledge
Essential
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Principles of good customer service.
• Understands the principles of data protection.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety legislation and requirements.
Knowledge of all types of responsive maintenance.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of condensation, damp and mould, and the associated preventative works.
• Understanding of other trade roles.
• Local Government knowledge.
• Understanding of the Housing sector.