Carpenter/Plumber

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Carpenter/Plumber to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

In this role, you will undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs to Portsmouth City Council’s (PCC) Housing and Corporate Assets stock, and from time-to-time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires.

You will be working in all of PCC’s property portfolio including, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage and Museums. When working in these property types you will be expected to use your skills, knowledge, experience and training to carry out the “right work at the right time” ensuring a high-quality standard of workmanship, health & safety and compliance to the Company’s processes and procedures in delivery of your work.

You will need to have an open and positive attitude, be a team player and be able to embrace and work in new ways to improve yourself, the team and service to the client. When dealing with customers, client representatives or peers and team members you will be professional at all times and demonstrate high standards of customer service and care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A wide variety of carpentry and plumbing repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; fitting of various types of doors, first and second fixing, kitchen installations, repairing minor leaks, replacing sanitary wear, ceramic wall tiling, vinyl floor tiling and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry/plumbing or equivalent.
• Trade-based experience may be considered.
• Have a full driving licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 2 – 5 years’ experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

34 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)

We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year

Company sick pay after 12 months length of service

Life Insurance

Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee recognition scheme

Length of Service Rewards

Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)

Free Health, Wellbeing & Support Platform

You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card

Full uniform and safety equipment is provided

Access to a tool loan for all trade staff

Refer a Friend scheme