Carpenter

Location

Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Carpenter to join our Void and Repairs team to cover the repair of our homes in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. This is a permanent full-time vacancy working 39 hours a week Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm on Monday-Thursday & 8:00am-3:30pm on Friday).
Candidates must have additional skills in plumbing and/or plastering & decorating. We're a customer-focused organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You'll not only be an experienced Joiner, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
You'll also be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrable competence within required primary trade.
• Various multi-trade skills and experience, sufficient to enable the completion of repairs at the first visit (first time fix).
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment within agreed performance targets.
• Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems seeking any advice required.
• Ability to carry out physical tasks and lift weights in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
• Ability to operate safely having considered any environmental circumstances and possible risks.
• Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours.

• Experience of working within the social housing sector.

• NVQ Level 2 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency.
• Full UK Driving License (a van will be provided for work use).

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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Salary

£34.7k per annum