Carpenter
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Job Description
- Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils Great Wenham (Near Ipswich) CO7 6PS
- 35930 per annum Tool Allowance (pro rata for part time)
- Full Time 37 hours per week
- Permanent
Full time part time and job share opportunities will be considered.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a qualified Carpenter to join our Housing Repairs and Maintenance Team. You will share our values commitment and motivation to make a difference for our districts.
About the role
Based from our Depot at Great Wenham you will work in the Babergh and Mid Suffolk Districts on a wide range of carpentry repairs associated with the maintenance of council homes.
This is an opportunity to join the councils new dynamic housing repairs team. You will be responsible for undertaking highquality reactive works across our 7000 occupied properties.
Key duties will include:
- reactive repairs to council houses in accordance with orders/ instructions from our technical admin team via an electronic remote working system
- identifying collecting and using the correct materials plant and equipment for the identified repairs
- providing information as required regarding repairs undertaken to our Technical Administrative Team
- participation in the outofhours call rota.
A van (for work use only) is provided equipped with a range of tools and in addition a tool allowance is paid.
About you
You will have gained a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in carpentry (or equivalent) and will demonstrate experience in a wide range of carpentry repairs.
In addition to your carpentry skills you will need to have a focused customer service approach excellent communication skills and be adaptable and resourceful when working in the team or independently across the districts.
You should be able to demonstrate the following:
- a sound knowledge of construction practice and related trade technology
- awareness of Health and Safety at Work Act practice and responsibility
- computer literate and able to use email and mobile devices
- ability to maintain accurate work records
- ability to diagnose and effect the most costeffective repair solution
- experience in domestic responsive property repairs.
A full valid driving licence is essential for this role.
A DBS check will also be required.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public private and voluntary sectors we provide excellent services to our 190000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk.
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment economy and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year increasing to 31 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme.
- Employee Assist Programme.
- Health Care Options.
For more information pleasevisit ourEmployee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirectorg).
Our ways of working
Work is what we do not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed to supporting equality and diversity Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
For more information
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Stu Tibbles on.
How to apply:
- Please read theJob Description and Person Specification Carpenter.pdf
- Complete theSupporting Statement template (docx)
- Your statement should indicate how you meet the criteria in the Person Profile section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS)
- Upload your supporting statement and a copy of your CV
Closing date: 5pm 24 April 2025.
Employment Type
Full-Time
