A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled Carpenter to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth, you will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,070 per annum and excellent benefits.
Mountjoy is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
With a focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients and customers, the Carpenter position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
Our Company values
We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:
Present a professional appearance at all times
Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
Deliver a high standard of work at all times
We have Integrity, built-in
Our Company Benefits:
31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
Life Insurance
Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee recognition scheme
Length of Service Rewards
Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
Refer a Friend scheme
Key responsibilities as our Carpenter:
Undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs to Portsmouth City Council’s (PCC) Housing and Corporate Assets stock, and from time-to-time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires.
You will be working in all of PCC’s property portfolio including, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage and Museums.
When working in these property types you will be expected to use your skills, knowledge, experience and training to carry out the “right work at the right time” ensuring a high-quality standard of workmanship, health & safety and compliance to the Company’s processes and procedures in delivery of your work.
You will need to have an open and positive attitude, be a team player and be able to embrace and work in new ways to improve yourself, the team and service to the client. When dealing with customers, client representatives or peers and team members you will be professional at all times and demonstrate high standards of customer service and care.
The most important elements relating to your work are;
A wide variety of carpentry repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; fitting of various types of doors, first and second fixing, kitchen installations, ceramic wall tiling, vinyl floor tiling and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given)
What we are looking for in our Carpenter:
NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry or equivalent
Experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment preferred
A full, clean current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Carpenter then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!
Mountjoy is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. We are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check