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Carpenter

Bedford and surrounding areas

£32,550.00 per annum

Full Time, |Permanent Rota Driven | Monday – Saturday | 8am-8pm

To carry out carpentry repairs and improvements in customers’ homes and empty properties, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and customer care. This role combines hands-on skills with a commitment to delivering a positive experience and contributing to safe, well-maintained homes.

Key Responsibilities

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Complete a wide range of carpentry and joinery tasks in domestic and communal settings.

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Diagnose repair needs accurately and deliver high-quality solutions.

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Maintain van stock and source materials efficiently to meet service needs.

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Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.

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Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE use, risk assessments, and safe working practices.

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Participate in training, toolbox talks, and team development activities.

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Maintain company tools, vehicles, and equipment in good working order.

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Use job management systems to support productivity and service delivery.

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Promote environmentally responsible practices in material use and waste disposal.

Skills and Experience

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Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

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Organised, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively.

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Good problem-solving and communication skills.

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Attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.

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Comfortable using basic IT tools (e.g., handheld devices or computers).

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Experience in carpentry and joinery within homes and communal areas.

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Familiarity with working in occupied homes and under time constraints.

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Awareness of health and safety practices in construction.

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Experience in another trade or working with non-licensed asbestos is beneficial.

Qualifications and Requirements

- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Carpentry.

- GCSE-level education or equivalent.

- Full clean driving licence.

- Additional certifications (e.g., CSCS Card, First Aid, BM Trada Q) are welcomed but not mandatory.

Amongst what we offer you is:

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A competitive salary

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28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

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A generous contributory pension scheme

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Private health care

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Free life assurance

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Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym

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Opportunities for learning and development

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Discounted gym membership

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Retail discount scheme

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment