8 - Multi Skilled Tradesperson - Carpentry Bias

Description

Our local government clients in Camden, London, are seeking 8 Multi-skilled Tradespersons - Carpentry Bias - to carry out building repairs, maintenance, and renewals, including emergency and other routine reactive repairs across numerous sites daily. Multi-Trade Operative ideally Carpentry - Plumbing - Painting & Decorating to public service standard:

Responsibilities

To carry out works to a consistently high standard of quality and customer satisfaction and complete works' Right First Time'. Work hours will be 8.00 am to 4.00 pm (Monday – Friday), and 8.00 to 1.00 pm (Saturday) as directed by management. The post-holder must work flexibly to support service delivery between these hours, including changes to working times/patterns to deliver an effective service.

Qualifications – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• City and Guild Carpentry NVQ 3 or equivalent, Multi-skilled NVQ 3.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Health & Safety training relevant to the role.
• Need to have own tools
• Must hold a Driving Licence
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.

Criteria for Shortlisting - About You - What We're Looking for in the Ideal Candidate: Strong literacy and numeracy skills, proven experience in building and trades repairs, ability to handle all aspects of carpentry repairs and renewals, diagnose faults, and deliver repairs 'Right First Time'. Experience with fire safety upgrades and the ability to work independently are also essential.

• Demonstrable experience of working in the building and trades industry, carrying out repairs and maintenance
• Able to demonstrate all aspects of carpentry repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements, ranging from routine reactive repairs to major renewals and refurbishment work.   
• Able to diagnose the causes of building faults and defects, and the most appropriate solution to be applied.
• Able to take account of the need to reduce repeated faults and visits, and ensure the most cost-effective solution is used under the circumstances.
• Able to complete all repairs "Right First Time and to a high standard of quality and craftsmanship.
• Must be able to work independently and unsupervised, demonstrating trust in your skills and judgment to deliver quality work.
• Demonstrable experience in customer service matters while working with customers in the community.
• Ability to formulate practical solutions to problems, given the constraints of the situation.
• Must be able to work at heights.
• Able to always ensure safe working methods and full compliance with health & safety regulations, showing your commitment to a safe working environment.
• Willing to update knowledge and Understanding of current standards, principles and best practices appropriate to your specialist trade.
• Able to complete all documentation required for the proper running and administration of the service, including daily work records, timesheets, material schedules, requisitions and the like
• Hours of work will be between the core hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm (Monday – Friday) and 8.00 am and 1.00 pm (Saturday) as directed by management

Compliance Requirements

• 3 Years References
• DBS & barred list check
• Willing to engage in the Pre-Engagement Questionnaire and mandatory pre-screening application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public-sector provider, is acting as the employment Business for this vacancy. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity in the workplace.