Skilled Technician - Multi Skilled in Leyland

Description

Multi Skilled Carpenter – SEED Environmental

Department: Fire & Flood

Location: Preston

Compensation: £38,000 - £40,000 / year

Contract: Permanent

Location: Doncaster or Preston, covering surrounding areas

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

About Us

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an \"Intelligent Solutions\" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Carpenter to join our Fire & Flood restoration team in Doncaster or Preston, with remote coverage of the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality carpentry and joinery work in domestic properties that have been affected by fire, flood, or other insured damage. You'll play a crucial role in restoring homes to their pre-loss condition, working in both occupied and unoccupied properties including kitchens and bathrooms, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of first and second fix carpentry, including replacing damaged floors, joists, doors, skirting boards, staircases, and cabinetry




• Install kitchens, door frames, and stud partitions to insurance specifications




• Conduct general building tasks including stripping out fire/flood damaged areas




• Remove damaged materials and prepare areas for reinstatement




• Collaborate closely with other trades including plasterers, electricians, decorators, and plumbers




• Ensure all work meets high quality, safety, and industry standards




• Follow health and safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and COSHH requirements




• Maintain a clean, tidy, and respectful working environment within clients' homes




• Communicate empathetically and professionally with homeowners during what can be a stressful time




• Keep accurate records including timesheets, job records reports, and before/after photos




• Occasionally attend emergency call-outs or strip-out works




• Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings as required

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery (or equivalent experience/time served)




• Proven experience in domestic repair and refurbishment works




• Good knowledge of general building techniques




• Full UK driving licence




• Strong communication and customer service skills




• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in insurance restoration work




• Understanding of fire and flood damage repair processes




• Flexibility to work away from home when required

Salary and Benefits

• Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)




• Company pension scheme




• Life insurance (2x annual salary)




• Company van with fuel card




• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme




• Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and where opportunities are accessible to all regardless of background. Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and recruitment approach. We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to the ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.