Job Description:

Workshop Recruitment are looking for an experienced Carpenter Multi to work on our maintenance contracts in the Southampton area, this is for one of our clients whose property portfolio includes, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage Sites and Museums.

In this role, you will carry out a wide variety of carpentry repairs in occupied student accommodation, buildings, and empty rooms. Tasks will include fitting various door types (including fire doors), first and second fixing carpentry, kitchen installations, ceramic wall tiling, carpet tiling, minor decorative works, and minor glazing tasks.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Effective communication skills, both via phone and PDA, with the ability to clearly explain situations and information.
• Comfortable interacting professionally with residents and representatives of the University of Southampton.
• Ability to complete tasks in a thorough and timely manner, ensuring all work is dealt with in one go.
• Team player who shares lessons learned and best practices for the benefit of the team and service.
• Proactive in identifying personal development needs and taking steps to address them.
• A practical approach to health and safety, always ensuring personal and team safety.
• Strong problem-solving ability, with the capability to assess and carry out proportionate and necessary repairs.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage tasks independently.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills, using knowledge and experience to find effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diagnose and rectify faults related to core and other trades-based repair requests.
• Ensure all work meets the highest possible standards, always maintaining quality.
• Respond swiftly to emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in safe, clean, and workable conditions.
• Accurately record work completed, including photographic evidence when necessary.
• Be willing to work out of hours as needed and participate in the call-out rota.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

• Competence as a tradesperson with the necessary tools to perform the required tasks.
• Technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge relevant to the trades you perform with an awareness of updates and changes in regulations.
• Strong understanding of building materials and methods used in the construction and maintenance industry.
• 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Building Maintenance and Educational environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent.