Permanent full time (40hrs) Field based and flexible working opportunities Closing date: 2nd November 2024 The role We are looking for a Multi-skilled carpenter to join our busy fire safety team. With a focus on fire safety, your primary role will be to carry out essential repairs, maintenance, installations and remedial fire safety work across our properties, as well as advising on improvements and techniques. Whilst we would welcome existing fire safety knowledge, we are open to all levels for this role. So, if you are a carpenter who does not yet have hands on experience with fire safety maintenance, but you want to add this to your skill set, this could be the perfect role for you. We will provide training and a development plan, with salary increases as your skills and knowledge develop. You'll get to collaborate closely with customers, team members, and contractors, fostering strong working relationships and helping 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. Dependant on experience, day-to-day you might: 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 team members, operatives, internal and external staff 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 some of 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 9%) Cycle to work scheme Even if you don't have all the desired experience, we would still like to hear from you. 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 also 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. INDLOW Who we are Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have 7000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset and employ just over 300 employees from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham. Please visit our website for further information. Benefits 27 days holiday plus bank holidays 2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday, one over Christmas Cycle to work scheme, which helps spread the cost of a new bike and accessories Flexible working opportunities, with remote working for various roles Life assurance; providing eligible employees up to three times their salary Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 4%. Or opt into our enhanced pension scheme where we contribute 9%) Induction, training and development; providing the option of coaching, internal and external courses and professional qualifications Free counselling sessions to our employees and the support of our mental health first aider team Buy or sell up to 1 week’s holiday Annual free eye tests and flu jabs Annual health check-ups and vaccinations for operatives Dress down Friday’s for office-based employees Our values Customer focused One team Dynamic Honest Documents