Job Description

Are you a qualified carpenter looking for a change? Our East Dorset Response team are looking for you!
What you'll be doing
You've probably guessed, and you're right, you'll be completing carpentry works including fitting kitchen units, kitchen worktops, plinths, wall tiling, bath panels, hang doors (both internal and external), fit grab rails and shower seats when required and any other works associated with normal carpentry also a working knowledge of other trades (i.e. plumbing) as directed by line manager. You will at times be required to work at height from ladders, tower working platforms and mobile elevated work platforms
You'll be working in our customer's homes, so you'll have a customer service focus with an inquisitive mind to get to the bottom of the problems. You'll work in a team of trades so there'll always be someone available to support you.
About you
You'll have a carpentry qualification, NVQ or equivalent. You'll be able to identify causes and specify materials required to rectify carpentry issues.
You'll need to be a confident user of IT, your work is shared via a PDA and you'll need to control & manage your van stock electronically.
You'll be working in a team of other trades, delivering excellent customer service working together to improve our customers' homes. Teamwork and collaboration are essential to get the job done and ensure customer satisfaction.
You'll be working with a variety of teams and communicating with them regularly, so you'll be confident in managing expectations of both internal and external customers.
We will supply a company vehicle to get you around, so you'll need a full, UK manual driving licence.
What's in it for me
We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:

• Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs
• A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan
• We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks
• Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance
• Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back
• Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more
• Enhanced leave
• We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

Ready to apply?
To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.
We may choose to interview during the advertising period.
Successful candidates will complete a Basic DBS check.
We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.
All candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it's subsidiary brands.
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
If you'd like any support please contact the Recruitment Team on .
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