Carpenter/multi-skilled Operative - Taunton, United Kingdom - Somerset County Council

Somerset County Council
Somerset County Council
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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Some key information

  • Mobile working across Somerset, based at County Hall, Taunton
  • 28 days annual leave
  • The work is mainly carpentry based but you should also be capable of bricklaying, plastering groundworks and basic plumbing.
  • The salary is inclusive of a £2,000 recruitment allowance per annum for up to 3 years

What will I be doing?

As a Carpenter/Multi-skilled, you will be operating within the Councils Property Maintenance Group (PMG), and will be responsible for delivering high quality building maintenance services both planned and reactive across the corporate property portfolio.


You will join a team of highly qualified and experienced operatives (Electricians, Plumbers, Heating engineers, multi skilled building tradesmen, HVAC Engineers) supported by an administrative helpdesk team and managerial staff.


In General, the work is mainly carpentry based but, as above, you should also be capable of bricklaying, patch plastering, groundworks and basic plumbing.

The work will be varied and interesting and will provide an opportunity for you to showcase your skills.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are looking for a person who will relish a varied and challenging role, be an active team player, welcomes responsibility and demonstrates quality workmanship.

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.


You will need:

  • Level 23 NVQ or equivalent or City & Guilds Apprenticeship served.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • To be able to plan & organise materials.
  • Mechanical skills, working with various power tools. woodworking machinery.
  • Attention to detail, precise working.
  • Basic technology skills to work with the provided laptops and phones etc.
We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset.

An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.


What's in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.

As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:


  • We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
  • Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Staff discounts in gyms.
  • Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
  • Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
  • A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
  • My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Anything else I should know?

The Salary for this role is between £28,421 to £31,777 per annum (Inclusive of a £2,000 recruitment allowance per annum for up to 3 years).


A bit more about Somerset Council
We are a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities and businesses of Somerset.


And that's why we're working so hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.


DBS information
This role requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.


Job Reference:
SCC04733
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