Hourly rate: 14.09
Carpenter/Joiner
Dover
14.09 per hour plus company van and fuel card
Full time - Permanent - 42.5hrs per week
We provide the repairs and maintenance service in approx. 4,500 Dover District Council properties, Services provided: Responsive repairs, Voids, Disabled adaptations, External and major work and Kitchens and bathroom refurbishments.
About the role
You will have a certified core trade in support of completing repair/refurbishment works on time and to a high standard in accordance with agreed standard operating procedures.
Take ownership in undertaking construction, fault finding and maintenance repairs aiming for a first time completion whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
Ensure that the customer experience is central to all activities by adopting a professional manner when communicating with service users, clients, and both internal/external stakehold-ers This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID, condition of vehicles and maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements. It may be necessary where re-quested to obtain customer feedback on completion of works.
Process all activities in association with tasks/works electronically utilising a hand held device (PDA). This includes, but not limited to, worksheets, timesheets, photographic evidence of works before / during / after, van stock replenishment, booking of annual leave, vehicle in-spections, safeguarding issues, risk assessments and method statements.
Keep all supplied company assets in a good condition in line with the company policies and report to your Supervisor/Manager where damages occur.
Utilise existing stock or collect materials as and when required to meet works order require-ments, in accordance with standard operating procedures for purchasing and van stock con-trol compliance.
Attend informal and formal meetings and training sessions as required.
Participate in call out cover if and when required to ensure contract compliance & service user satisfaction for emergency repairs.
Role Criteria
• UK Full driving licence
• IT literate
• Previous experience in carpentry
• NVQ level 3
• Any knowledge or experience in social housing would be an advantage
• Provide own tools.
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Benefits we can offer you
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact Francesca on . @mearsgroup.co.uk
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Mears Group is a Disability Confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks either before or upon commencement of employment.
Associated topics: cabinet maker, cabinetry, carpenter, door, edgebander, furniture, nail, saw, wood, woodwork