Location: Woking & Surrounding Areas
Position: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (plus Out-of-Hours Call-Out Rota)
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Multi-Skilled Carpenter to deliver high-quality responsive maintenance and void property works for Woking Borough Council.
This is a dynamic role requiring a tradesperson who can think on their feet, diagnose complex faults, and provide a professional service to residents. From emergency "gain entry" tasks to full kitchen installations and specialized fire door work, you will be the key to maintaining safe and high-quality homes across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Repairs: Diagnose and rectify faults within core carpentry and secondary trade repair requests.
Kitchen & Internal Works: Perform full kitchen installations, including precision mitred worktop joints and 1st/2nd fix carpentry.
Emergency Response: Respond swiftly to emergency situations to "make safe" or resolve urgent residential issues.
Compliance & Safety: Apply all Health & Safety regulations, utilizing risk assessments, method statements, and correct PPE at all times.
Digital Communication: Use a smartphone/PDA to effectively track jobs and communicate progress clearly and concisely.
Emergency Rota: Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota to ensure 24/7 service for the client and customers.
Knowledge & Skills Required
Advanced Carpentry: Competent in fitting and fixing mortice latches, multipoint locks, door hanging, linings, and rebated frameworks.
Specialist Knowledge: Experience in fire door installation and fabrication work (remodeling/repairing frameworks).
Multi-Skilled Ability: You must be competent in at least two other secondary trades (e.g., basic plumbing, tiling, or plastering).
Building Regulations: A solid understanding of residential Building Regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications: Minimum NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Carpentry.
Trade Experience: At least 3 years of experience in the residential repairs sector.
Kitchen Specialist: Minimum 5 years of experience specifically in kitchen installations (1st and 2nd fix).
Compliance: Full UK driving license and a clean DBS check (required before commencement).
Bonus Skills: Previous experience with laminate fitting is highly desirable.
About You
You are a "right first time" tradesperson who takes pride in the quality of your finish. You are fit and able to undertake physically demanding work, comfortable working independently, and capable of managing your time to minimize non-productive hours. As a representative of the service, you will be professional, reliable, and committed to keeping residents safe.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with additional earning potential via call-out rota.
Company vehicle and fuel card.
A stable, long-term contract within the social housing sector.
Professional support and all necessary digital equipment provided.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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