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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Southampton. Are looking for a Carpenter to join their organisation.

Job Role: Carpenter
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: 3 months (possible extension)
Number of Positions: 2 positions available
Location: Southampton
Rate of Pay: £23 p/h umbrella inside IR35
Short Brief/Requirement: 

You will be carrying out a range of construction and property maintenance activities within the organisation's boundary. This position is based at Nursling Industrial Estate, Southampton.  You will be provided with a van, uniform and PPE.

We are looking for a confident and self-motivated individual who has the ability to multi-task and can carry out small works in other trade disciplines, to undertake the role of Carpenter within the organisation's Housing Operations team. 

Experience of working with UPVC installation and property maintenance would be an advantage, it is essential for you to have a practical understanding of the construction / property maintenance industry.  You will be liaising with residents, peers and colleagues on a daily basis so communication and customer focus will be essential to the role.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake fault finding/diagnosis and/or problem solving on-site to determine the scope of works required with considerable demand for both speed and precision of the proposed remedial actions in accordance with policies.
• To undertake work with asbestos containing materials in accordance with information, instruction and training (asbestos works in line with The Control of Asbestos Regulations (HSE – Asbestos Essentials / SCC Asbestos Task Sheets)).
• To report and/or take appropriate action to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, customers and members of the public are not compromised. To undertake a dynamic assessment of risk in accordance with training to identify and report significant risk to the safety and health of same.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• To hold and maintain a full valid UK (or equivalent) driving licence
• To have served a recognised apprenticeship to a Level 3 qualification in Wood Occupations or equivalent with 3 years’ experience of working in the domestic, commercial construction & maintenance environment

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

To explore other exciting opportunities or learn more about our recruitment process, please visit our website https://www.temptingrecruitment

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