Carpenter & Joiner

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42Job Description:Carpenter & Joiner
CARDIFF
Great opportunity & Benefits!

A well respected construction and facilities services provider currently engaged on a long term framework with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation service is seeking to expand their team with the addition of a Carpenter & Joiner to work on a Ministry of Justice scheme in Cardiff.

The client is actively working on 60 secure premises throughout England and Wales and are motivated to maintain and deliver safe, clean and efficient facilities and this team plays an important part in ensuring that planned and reactive maintenance works are executed in a safe, compliant and timely manner.

Their Carpenter/Joiners play an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner and are responsible for:
Completing joinery work to include repairing of doors, windows, signposts, formwork and other bespoke timber items.
Measuring & quoting for works.
Ordering materials.
Maintaining stock of Building Maintenance materials.
Organising & planning daily works with the supervisor, to record and submit all details of work carried out on relevant works orders.
Ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

You’ll also be responsible for the joinery workshop – including the maintenance of machines, statutory inspections, housekeeping and cleanliness – additionally, your objective will be to ensure all works are carried out to the highest safety standards and to the agreed method statements.

Ideally you will be qualified to NVQ level 3 in Joinery & Carpentry with experience in maintenance, however we may consider applications if you have NVQ level 2. You’ll also need practical experience of Manual tool handling. and experience of Ladder use. Prison Security Clearance will be required (you will be supported through this process).

What’s on offer:
The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week – There may be a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary)

In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put them among the top 1% of employers and they have a competitive reward and benefits program plus the following as standard:

Career Development – Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

They embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them and are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a super healthy pipeline of works, in a market where there will always be opportunities.

If you are seeking a consistent, long term career that’s rewarding in more ways than one, please forward your CV today!

Location: Wales, Cardiff