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More about your role

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT: MUST HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE SO YOU CAN GET TO THE JOBS - WE SUPPLY THE VAN.

As a Joiner you will use all your experience to undertake joinery to a high standard. You will get a new power tool kit, vehicle, Apple iPad and phone as we know it's more than just being a joiner.

You will work independently, knowing how to speak with people and organise the work activity are key strengths. This role will be varied from working in empty homes, upgrading homes or dealing with our customers responsive repairs in their homes we offer variety. If you can do other basic skills in plumbing, plastering, tiling and any other associated trade skills we offer extra pay through our reward framework.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be working in surrounding areas of Sheffied. 

The working hours are 40 per week across Monday to Friday. We often have overtime opportunities as well as many other benefits for staff who want to learn or do more.

For more information, please take a look at our job profile in the supporting documents area.

More about you

You will have experience in joinery.

• You will have NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification – if you don't have this for candidates with the right attitude, we can support you get this qualification
• You need to know Health and Safety in the workplace – we don't like accidents and believe you should be always supported to keep yourself safe and those around you.
• Experience of working in domestic housing environment would be ideal but not essential
• As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check
• If you have other skills such as experience of fire door conversion and/or working with fireproof materials would be considered advantageous

The benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:  

• Pension with matched contributions  
• 35 days Holiday per year (Including Bank Holidays)
• Company van provided
• No seasonal hours, ensuring your pay is the same during winter and summer.  
• Excellent sick pay  
• Training  
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls