The Role
Title: Multi Skilled Carpenter (Reactive and Voids)
Location: Based in L&Q Slough SL2 - West Region
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary: Starting from £15.55 per hour (GBP 32,357pa rising to GBP 33,327pa following successful completion of 6 months' probation) plus benefits
PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON L&Q'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
Closing date for completed applications 3rd March 2021 at 11pm
*Previous applicants within the last 2 months need not reapply*
N.B. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. As soon as the advert is closed, no further applications will be accepted.
There is an opportunity for overtime and being placed on the call out rota.
L&Q are looking for a number of Customer Focused, high performing Carpenters with additional skills to be part of their in-house Maintenance Team. We have openings within our West Region, West Neighbourhood covering Slough, Hillingdon, Ealing and Hounslow plus surrounDing London areas. The focus will be on high quality work, outstanding customer service and a right first time attitude.
The role will be dealing with all aspects of internal/ external repairs including kitchen re-fits and repairing UPVC doors and windows. In addition to carpentry you will have associated skills and experience in plumbing, painting/decorating and a knowledge of groundworks.
Our Operatives are supplied with an L&Q van (business use only), uniform and PPE equipment. You will begin the day from your home address where you will travel to jobs which are distributed to your PDA (hand-held device).
The Person
- Working knowledge of a building and/or housing environment
- Able to deliver excellent customer service (essential)
- Relevant City and Guilds/NVQ qualifications (or qualified by experience)
- Able to use a PDA and Smartphone
- Full driving licence (essential)
- Must have own hand tools (larger tools and specialist equipment will be arranged if needed)
PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates are required to complete an assessment
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
COVID 19: L&Q have a dedicated pandemic response team reacting to the current situation. The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Safe requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility
