Carpenter Multi Trader

• Permanent position 
• £36575 - £38500 per annum
• Must have a full UK Driving licence as Van, fuel card, uniform, pda system and more
• Locations available are: Clapham Park Area SW2 

We are recruiting for an experienced multi-skilled Carpenter to cover the region of South London, who will ideally have experience of working within a social housing or local authority environment. You will undertake carpentry and other trade repairs and maintenance work, to provide high quality, ‘right first time’, cost effective building services to the business and its customers.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you have the ability to undertake associated trade tasks within competency, NVQ2 qualification or equivalent and long term relevant trade experience. Please only apply if you have experience working as a carpenter with extended skills having previously worked in social housing.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly replenish impress stock of materials including recording usage on PDA
• Specify and order specialist materials where required to complete task. Minimise wastage
• Ensure all goods received notes and paperwork are returned to the Response admin team
• Using PDA and/or job tickets correctly, completely and in real time
• Standby log sheets, Material orders, Vehicle report sheets, policy procedure paperwork
• Inform Managers of work tickets requiring cancelling, follow on works or change in status
• Written – Reports for Area managers
• Draw any queries to a conclusion
• Ensure company vehicle is only used in accordance with company vehicle policy
• Ensure the safe, effective use of tools and plant ensuring they are regularly maintained and serviced and supervisor is notified of any loss or damage
• Compliance with all company policy and procedures
• Understand and abide with the Health & Safety regulations and ensure all work practices are safe
• Carry out risk assessments, reporting bad practice and dangerous occurrences to supervisor
• Achieving recognition under the CSCS Scheme
• Present a positive image for Response, wearing corporate work wear whilst working
• Act as an ambassador for Response and their Clients at all times
• To deliver quality workmanship within your specific trades and without close supervision
• Meet appointments as agreed with tenants
• Complete work first time wherever possible
• Take a flexible approach to delivering work when the workload dictates or their Trade Supervisor or Contract Manager require it
• On completion of work inspect quality and be satisfied before leaving the customer
• Take responsibility for supervising apprentices if assigned and the quality of their work.