Carpenter (Multi-skilled Operative)

About the job

Key information

• Permanent full-time role – 37 hours per week
• Mobile operative working across Somerset, based out of County Hall, Taunton / Deane Depot, Wellington.
• 28 days’ annual leave entitlement plus any applicable bank holidays

What will I be doing?

As a multi-skilled Carpenter, you will be working for the authorities Building Maintenance (Fabric) division operating within the Property Maintenance Hard FM Team. Which is part of Somerset Councils Regulatory & Operational Service. Who are responsible for delivering high quality building maintenance services both planned and reactive across the corporate property portfolio.

The role requires a comprehensive knowledge and a diverse range of skills. Applicants should possess proficiency and certification in carpentry, using transferrable skills in associated trades such as basic plumbing, tiling, decorating, patch-plastering, glazing, aluminium/UPVC window repairs and installs, and encompasses a diverse and rewarding working routine, with great benefits.

You will join a team of highly qualified and experienced Electricians, Plumbers, Heating engineers, multi skilled building tradespersons, HVAC Engineers that are supported by an administrative Helpdesk team and managerial staff. Working to maintain the authority’s corporate property estate keeping buildings in a compliant and safe condition for our customers and end/service users here in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Responding to both planned and reactive maintenance repair requests against set KPI’s
• Plan workload effectively and efficiently whilst prioritising the most urgent works
• Will participate in an emergency out of hours call out roster
• Management of assigned tasks from start to completion
• Source parts and materials from current supply chain
• Liaising with key stakeholders to plan and organise work
• Comply with industry regulations and H&S legislation

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. Although applicants must be able to meet the following criteria:

• Holds a relevant trade related City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a Facility Management (Hard FM) role
• A good understanding of IT programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Teams etc and Android device OS,
• Previous experience with using CAFM systems
• Full UK driving license, or the means to travel across the County including areas not covered by public transport.
• Strong organisation & communication skills both written and verbal
• Forward thinking and initiative with excellent problem-solving skills
• Be able to work efficiently both independently and as a team

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Supporting documents and information

The salary for this role is £28,598 – £32,061 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Nick Payne, on 07585306988 or email Nicholas.Payne@Somerset.gov.uk

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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