Carpenter, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Carpenter
- Repairs Salary: £41,327  Excellent Benefits Office locations:
High Wycombe & Chesham Location of work:
Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding counties Mobile role:
Fully branded company van and fuel card provided for business use

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week, 08:00 - 17:00 Monday
- Friday Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose? At Settle Paradigm, we're proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build.

Through our merger we've brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we'd love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we're building a better future.

About the role We're looking for an experienced Carpenter to join our Repairs team, delivering excellent repairs and maintenance services across our homes and communities. You'll carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance work in residents' homes, aiming to complete repairs right first time wherever possible. From responsive repairs through to planned maintenance work, you'll play an important role in helping us provide safe, secure and well-maintained homes for our residents.

This is a mobile role, covering Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties. You'll work independently for much of the day, supported by a wider team of skilled trades colleagues and managers. You'll be provided with a company vehicle, fuel card and mobile technology to help manage your workload and keep records up to date. We're looking for somebody who takes genuine pride in their work, enjoys solving problems and understands the importance of delivering excellent customer service alongside excellent workmanship.

Key responsibilities Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance work to a high standard, completing repairs right first time wherever possible Complete responsive repairs, planned maintenance work and follow on repairs across our housing stock Ensure all repairs are completed safely and in line with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures Accurately complete job records, paperwork and updates using mobile working technology Deliver excellent customer service and represent Settle Paradigm professionally at all times Build positive relationships with residents and colleagues Identify and report safeguarding concerns, property issues or health and safety risks Use materials, equipment and resources efficiently whilst minimising waste Maintain appropriate van stock levels to support daily repairs Ensure company vehicles, PPE, equipment and identification are used and maintained correctly Work independently and alongside colleagues to identify practical solutions to repair issues Support, coach and mentor apprentices and developing members of the team when required Purchase materials where authorised and ensure all associated paperwork is completed accurately and on time Leave work areas clean, safe and tidy upon completion Our Expectations Excellent workmanship delivered consistently across all repairs Repairs completed right first time wherever possible Low recall rates and minimal follow on work Homes maintained to a high standard and in line with statutory requirements Excellent customer care and positive resident feedback…