Multi-skilled carpenter – fire safety

Job Summary

Multi skilled operative – fire safety

Selwood Housing

Full time (40hrs)

Field based and flexible working opportunities

£35,000 - £36,000 per annum

Permanent

Trowbridge and surrounding areas (depot in Melksham)

Closing date: 14 July 2024

Interview dates: W/C 22 July 2024

The role

We are looking for a Multi-skilled operative with a focus on fire safety. Your primary role will be to carry out essential fire safety repairs, maintenance, and installations across our properties, as well as advising on improvements and techniques.

You'll get to collaborate closely with customers, team members, and contractors, fostering strong working relationships and upholding the highest standards of compliance and safety.

With a focus on right-first-time solutions and continuous improvement, you'll help 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.

Day to day you'll:

• Work to approved installation guides and techniques, undertaking fire door/door set installations and undertaking remedial works to existing doors.
• Perform on site self-assessments of work completed daily to deliver a high-end product
• Deliver technical support
• Work with, develop and monitor apprentices within the team, providing feedback when requested
• Follow agreed targets and objectives with regards to the role
• Develop and maintain good levels of communication with all contract team members, operatives, internal and external staff
• Follow policies, standards and initiatives
• Ensure strict compliance with company and legislative requirements
• Be willing to take part in out of hours rota

What we need

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

• NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent in carpentry and joinery.
• Experience in firestopping and compartmentalisation
• Fire door inspection scheme (FDIS) qualification is desirable
• 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
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe practices
• Experience working in occupied homes
• Hold a full and valid driving licence

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas
• Buy / sell up to 1 weeks holiday
• Life assurance
• 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.
• Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 4% or choose to opt in to our enhanced pension scheme, where you pay 4%, we pay 9%)
• Cycle to work scheme

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 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.