We believe that everyone deserves a chance in life to become who they want to be regardless of their situation, and with the support and guidance from our dedicated team of staff with over two decades of knowledge, we believe we can achieve positive outcomes for all. AMAT have been ever present in the homeless sector offering supported accommodation to the people in Kent, and are pleased to say we have not and would not furlough any staff during lockdowns due to the nature of the work we do, and the fact that we operate all year round. We are currently looking to recruit a Carpenter Improver to join our amazing team on a six month fixed term contract. You will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs to properties within AMAT's portfolio, as well as carrying out planned carpentry works. Your key tasks will be to: Assemble sturdy and well-constructed floorboards, skirting, doors, doorframes, fitted furniture, cabinets, and shelving. Install and change a variation of locks. Install door furniture, including handles, closers, intumescent stripping to all doors and fire doors. Repair and refurbish existing building work. Replace damaged wood in hardwood floors and outdoor decking. Advise the Senior Manager of Facilities of any work you feel is beyond your abilities, or that requires a qualification or registration that you do not hold. Ensure that health and safety is maintained, at all times, in all working areas. Maintain a clean and tidy work area, at all times and ensure your work vehicle is clean and tidy at all times and that the stock and materials carried are neatly organised and itemised. You will be required to provide your own tools for this role and a tool allowance will be paid on top of your salary for this. The ideal candidate for this role will have a relevant carpentry qualification, and CSCS card. Experience in a similar role would be an advantage, however we would be happy to consider newly qualified candidates without experience also as this role involves working alongside an experienced Carpenter. You should be competent in using IT in order to receive and respond to jobs and work instructions, have awareness of health and safety, and have excellent time management and organisation skills. Our client group are people who are homeless, and an understanding and empathy towards the issue of homelessness is essential. A full manual driving licence is also essential to this role, in order to get to our properties around Medway and Maidstone. The hours for this position are 37.5 hours per week, working shifts of 8.45am – 5.15pm, five days over seven. At AMAT, we are focused on delivering the best service we can to our service users, and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year service in order to achieve this. As such, you will be required to work bank holidays (including Christmas day and New Year's Day on a rota basis). Therefore, flexibility is key to this role! AMAT is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Our attractive benefits package includes: 33 days annual leave, rising with length of service. A contributory workplace pension scheme, in which AMAT will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your pensionable salary Comprehensive training package including both in-house classroom and E-Learning courses, which have been tailored to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work at AMAT Regular 12 weekly line management supervisions, and development focused annual appraisals AMAT's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is available to all staff Access to an online employee financial wellbeing hub Free tea/coffee for all staff Please read our privacy notice for job applicants before applying for this role, this can be found at: https://www.amatuk.org/staff-privacy/ This is a very varied role, and if you are looking for a challenge and want to make a difference, we look forward to hearing from you! Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Application question(s): Do you have your own carpentry tools? Experience: Carpentry: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Carpentry Qualification (preferred) Driving Licence (required) Work Location: In person Get your hands dirty crafting strong and impressive floorboards, skirting, doors, and frames that stand the test of time Show your locksmith skills by installing and swapping out a mix of locks that'll keep us secure and stylish Dive into the details with door furniture—installing handles, closers, and stripping on every door and fire door like a pro Work your magic restoring existing building work to its former glory Step up to the challenge of replacing damaged wood in hardwood floors and outdoor decking, bringing them back to life You're a pro with an up-to-date CSCS Card and a Health and Safety Qualification—safety first, always! You've got the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. You bring hands-on experience in reactive carpentry repairs, showing off your skills in the heat of the moment You've nailed a relevant carpentry qualification like NVQ, City
Carpenter Improver
