Carpenter

Oxford, Oxfordshire
Sovereign Housing Association

£30,000 – £33,000 Salary plus a Welcome Bonus up to £1,000

Sovereign are a leading housing association, driven by our social purpose where our residents are at the heart of everything we do – more homes, better places, excellent services. Providing an efficient ‘right first time’ repairs and maintenance services to our properties is our key focus.

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified Carpenter Multi to join our Property Team in the Oxfordshire/Swindon area. As you’ll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a van and fuel card so you’ll not be out of pocket.

You’ll also benefit from:

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• Uniform & PPE
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• A van and fuel card for business travel
• iPhone and iPad
• Generous company pension scheme, matched up to 12%
• Life cover 4 x annual salary
• SmartTech – Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months.

What you’ll do:

As a Carpenter you will carry out all forms of carpentry repairs in our properties as part of our Empty Homes & Planned Team and elsewhere depending on demands.

• 1st fix and 2nd fix carpentry
• Install windows, doors, door frames – Internal and external.
• UPVC servicing and installation
• Locksmithing and gaining entry via lock snapping, drilling and picking.
• All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Kitchen fitting, kitchen building and minor joinery.

What you’ll need:

You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 OR have a minimum of 5 years proven track record working in carpentry.

This is a full time role, working 40 Hours per week.

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of 2 years experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van.

This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.