Job Description:

Apprentice Carpenter 

£15,881

Chelmsford

Full-Time

We are looking for a Carpenter Apprentice to Assist in the delivery of high-quality carpentry repairs, planned renewals and other associated works to achieve the team plan in occupied or empty properties owned or managed by Delta in all Districts, performing to, or exceeding, required standards. To assist in carrying out a range of tasks as required in more than one trade area, with a flexible approach to your work in order to ensure an efficient and financially viable service is delivered.  Assist with an excellent customer focused approach and a right first-time service being delivered.

What you'll be doing

• Under guidance, carry out carpentry repairs in properties owned or managed by Delta in all Districts to a high standard of workmanship which meets current legislation and ensures that key performance indicators (KPIs) such as customer satisfaction, voids / planned works priorities and turnaround times are achieved, works orders are closed down within agreed timescales and works completed within agreed budgets. 
• Carry out works to comply with current health and safety (H&S) legislation, reporting any unsafe work practices to your line manager. 
• Participate in all training as provided in order to achieve an enhance level of trade skills and multi-skilling tasks. You will also be required to attend college to gain relevant qualification NVQ level 2 or 3. 
• With guidance ensure the correct safety procedures are followed before using tools and equipment  
• Assist other multi-skilled operatives, Supervisors and Managers working part of a larger team as required to contribute to the delivery of repairs, voids and larger project works 

What we are looking for

• Evidence of attainment of good literacy and numeracy, e.g. through GCSEs (Grade C/4) or equivalent. 
• Some knowledge of manual handling and health and safety in the workplace.
• Methodical and accurate approach to work. 
• Ability to work as part of a team. 
• Basic IT skills. 

Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: This role requires you out on site 4 days a week with an additional day then spent at college.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £15,881.40 Per Annum.
• Learning and development opportunities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Robust employee reward and recognition programme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.
• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.