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Multi Skilled Carpenter – Fire Safety

£31,500 - £35,000 per annum

Trowbridge and surrounding areas (depot in Melksham)

Field based and flexible working opportunities

Permanent full time (40hrs)

Closing date: 2nd November 2024

The role

We are looking for a Multi-skilled carpenter to join our busy fire safety team. With a focus on fire safety, your primary role will be to carry out essential repairs, maintenance, installations and remedial fire safety work across our properties, as well as advising on improvements and techniques.

Whilst we would welcome existing fire safety knowledge, we are open to all levels for this role. So, if you are a carpenter who does not yet have hands on experience with fire safety maintenance, but you want to add this to your skill set, this could be the perfect role for you. We will provide training and a development plan, with salary increases as your skills and knowledge develop.

You'll get to collaborate closely with customers, team members, and contractors, fostering strong working relationships and helping create a sense of security for our community, knowing that the measures you have put in place will keep them safe in the event of a fire.

Dependant on experience, day-to-day you might:

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Work to approved installation guides and techniques, undertaking fire door/door set installations and undertaking remedial works to existing doors.

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Perform on site self-assessments of work completed daily to deliver a high-end product

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Deliver technical support

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Work with, develop and monitor apprentices within the team, providing feedback when requested

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Follow agreed targets and objectives with regards to the role

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Develop and maintain good levels of communication with all team members, operatives, internal and external staff

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Ensure strict compliance with company and legislative requirements

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Be willing to take part in out-of-hours rota

What we need

For this role we are looking for some of the following skills and experience;

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NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent in carpentry and joinery.

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Experience in firestopping and compartmentalisation

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Fire door inspection scheme (FDIS) qualification is desirable

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Knowledge of this role’s industry best practice to an intermediate/ advanced level and experienced in how to use this knowledge to ensure high standards and safe practices

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Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe practices

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Experience working in occupied homes

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Hold a full and valid driving licence

We offer excellent benefits, including:

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27 days holiday plus bank holidays

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2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas

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Buy / sell up to 1 weeks holiday

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Life assurance

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Flexible working opportunities – giving you flexibility on how long, where and when you work to support better customer service and promote a work/life balance.

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Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 9%)

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Cycle to work scheme

Even if you don't have all the desired experience, we would still like to hear from you. If you're looking for excellent career progression, a supportive and experienced team, and varied work that benefits the local community, look no further.

Please note due to health and safety reasons, all operatives wear RPE and so we operate under a clean-shaven policy. A basic DBS check will also be required for this role.

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone