Job Description

Workshop Recruitment are looking for experienced carpenters to work in the Portsmouth area for one of our clients whose property portfolio includes, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage Sites and Museums.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be; A wide variety of Painting and Decorating repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; all types of preparation, emulsion, gloss painting, wallpaper hanging, artex repairs and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To always protect the tenants’ property before starting the work and leave the property clean and tidy having completed the work.
• Ensure your van is clean and tidy with ease of access to tools, equipment, and van stock at all times.
• To have the right tools for the trade(s) you perform at all times.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work.
• Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes.
• Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• NVQ level 2 in Painting and Decorating or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment.