We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of Carpenter, on a 4-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.50 - £22.96 per hour

Summary:

Swindon Borough Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Carpenter to join our Property Maintenance Team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry and general maintenance work across a range of properties throughout the borough. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in carpentry, have a full driving licence, and bring additional knowledge of other trades such as plumbing, plastering, or basic electrical work. A council van will be provided for all work-related travel.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of carpentry work, including repairs, installations, and maintenance of doors, windows, floors, kitchens, fencing, and roofing structures.
• Complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks in residential and public buildings across the borough.
  
• Conduct assessments, measure, and cut materials according to project specifications.
• Liaise effectively with tenants, colleagues, and management to ensure maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and Council procedures at all times.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery (or equivalent recognized qualification).

Essentials:

• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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