JOB TITLE Carpenter
POST NUMBER 000166
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £32,654 to £35,954 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our Repairs Team require motivated individuals with good knowledge of the carpentry trade to join our team, making a real difference to the lives of the people whose homes we repair and maintain.
As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of Carpentry repairs and fencing repairs/ renewals in our properties as part of our responsive repairs team as follows (not exhaustive):
• Flooring repairs to match existing.
• Installations of skirting and architrave
• Bath panels and frames
• Internal doors and frames
• Fencing Repairs and renewals including make good paving’s and any associated ground works.
• Overhaul uPVC doors and windows
• Gain access and force entry
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
• Be able to work on their own initiative and can work well in a team.
• Have experience of working on residential and commercial properties in a social housing environment
• Be qualified to City and Guilds NVQ level 2, equivalent or relevant experience.
• Have previous experience of working on planned, reactive and emergency works within the Local Authority/Social Housing sector (including occupied homes and voids)
• Be committed to maintain current, and develop new skills required of the post.
• Be able to work on their own initiative and also be part of a team.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Mihai Ologu
Job Title Repairs And Maintenance Supervisor
Phone Number
Email mihai.ologu@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 29 October 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 4 November 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
