Joinery Apprentice Northumberland County Council

£12314

Northumberland County Council, Cowpen, Northumberland

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ed22d8ea571d4b6c848d12292afe5882

Assist colleagues to undertake internal and external joinery repairs to the highest quality and standard in accordance with work requests and pre-determined specifications

To ensure that adequate store and materials are available in order to undertake the required repair. Employees will be responsible for the maintenance of their imprest stock levels.

To develop a sound working knowledge of all elements of building construction, components, building trades and applicable building regulations.

To develop a sound working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices and ensure these are adopted when undertaking repair or construction work and where required issuing instructions / advice to tenants to ensure the health and safety of any occupants.

To ensure that a high level of customer care is adopted when undertaking repair or construction work including: providing information and advice on any work to be undertaken; to take the necessary steps to protect tenants furnishings and effects from any incidental damage or dust during work; to ensure any building rubble or debris is cleared up and removed from site, leaving the site in a clean and tidy condition to advise the tenant where any follow on work is required and to ensure that the Team Leader is advised accordingly so that appropriate arrangements can be made, and to receive and refer any additional repair reports from tenants and pass appropriate details to the section.

Where appropriate the postholder will be allocated and complete work via mobile data transfer and vehicle location systems and ensure mobile communications are used effectively including pre-arranging appointments with tenants; seeking advice and instructions where required; arranging for parts and materials; and, arranging for follow on trades to call.

To complete all claims accurately in accordance with financial regulations and carry out any duties in line with documented procedures and instructions.

To undertake a visual inspection of any vehicle used by the post-holder to ensure that lights, tyres washers and wipers are in a serviceable condition. Vehicles must be driven with courtesy and care and kept clean and tidy by users.

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade (Grade 4/C)) Essential