Carpenter - Single or Multi Skilled

Carpenter - Single or Multi Skilled Northamptonshire and surrounding areas as required £30,000 - £31,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region? Our client is more than just a financially strong Housing Association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for their customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but they also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder. Our client is passionate about their communities and they are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver their service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in Housing. About the role: Our client is looking for Multi Skilled Operatives to join their Voids and Responsive team. The role will carry out maintenance and repair work to ongoing projects. You will have the opportunity to train and develop into a Multiskilled Technician. Our client will support you in your development by providing you with a personal development plan to become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician, which once achieved attracts a salary of up to £34,000 per annum plus benefits. Your day to day duties will include surveying jobs, finding and repairing faults across a range of works such as: • Plumbing • Carpentry • UPVC • Plastering • Bricklaying • Tiling • Painting and decorating • Limited roofing works Emergency out of hours call out: Weekly standby allowance = £248.59 Call out rate 1 (Monday – Saturday) = £23.06 Call our rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays) = £30.31 What they’re looking for: The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: • Relevant qualification - City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ equivalent • Experience in carpentry, plumbing, garages, UPVC, wet trades and high level works • Experience of using handheld devices • Experience of working in occupied and unoccupied environments • The ability to produce and understand risk assessments • An understanding of health and safety legislation • Ability to work outside and inside, from ladders on roofs and in confined spaces as necessary • Ability to travel between sites as needed You will ideally be Asbestos Awareness trained. Due to the nature of this role you will be required to work evenings and weekends. What they offer: • Competitive salary • 20 days holiday rising to 25 after five year’s service • Company Van • Tablet • Uniform • 24 hours call out (1 in 6 weeks) • Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution • Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions • Excellent training and development opportunities • Free life assurance • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave • Health cash-plan including employee assistance • Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers • Free parking at all our offices • Discounted cinema tickets If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, our client wants to hear from you