Job Title: Carpenter
Location: East Suffolk Council – Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0EQ
Salary: £27,344 – £28,900 per annum, plus standby payment and call-out payments when on duty
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 5th Septmeber at 1pm
East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the East Suffolk Council’s Building Maintenance Team as a Carpenter to undertake various carpentry works to the authority’s housing stock.
What You Will Need:
- Be in possession of a current full UK driving licence, as this is essential for this role
- Be qualified to City and Guilds in carpentry (or equivalent) or have a minimum of 5 years relevant site experience in carpentry and maintenance
- Be competent in all carpentry areas to enable the delivery of projects to a good acceptable standard
- Have a good understanding of the replacement/repairs of uPVC components, and drilling out locks, as part of our day-to-day repairs and out-of-hours service.
- Have a good understanding of the use of digital handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets, with basic IT knowledge in areas such as opening and sending emails.
The Benefits:
- Standby payment (on a rota basis).
- Overtime available (as required by service).
- Vehicle provided (subject to service requirements).
- Provision of a smartphone and tablet.
- Power/battery-operated tools provided.
- All personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
- Health surveillance checks.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Please click on the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the Council’s careers page.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Multi Trade, Carpenter, Joiner, Trades, Woodcutter Joiner, Finishing Joiner, Carpentry, Woodwork, Joinery Lead, Bench Joiner, Carpentry Trades, Carpentry, Woodwork, First Fix Carpenter, Shop Fitters, Carpentry Trades, Joiner Tradesperson may also be considered for this role.
