Carpenter

April 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Carpenter

Who are we?

Founded in 1992 and with over 300 employees, Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.

Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction.

With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.

The Position

We are looking to recruit an experienced Carpenter to join our combined completions and aftercare team to assist with a variety of construction and repair works in existing properties throughout London.

The ideal candidate will have good general construction knowledge, with a good eye for detail and will have previous experience within a similar role. This position is very customer facing as you will be required to enter customer properties to perform works, so good mannerisms and a friendly nature is crucial.

Duties include:

  • Assessing and performing a range of construction and maintenance duties within customer properties, such as joinery, decorating, tiling, and other basic maintenance works, all whilst keeping the areas clean and tidy.
  • Basic carpentry works such as skirting, door frames, flooring, wardrobes etc. Installation of fixtures and fitting such as handles, hinges and locks.
  • Using both hand and power tools to complete a variety of works.
  • Working within a team or autonomously to complete tasks on site.
  • Assessing issues at properties and deciding the best course of action and executing the work required.
  • Assisting other team members when required at different sites and performing whatever works are required on site.
  • To respond effectively to all defects scheduled by the Aftercare Manager & Supervisor.

The Person:

  • Trade experience and relevant experience of construction, repairs, and maintenance.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proven track record as a Carpenter, Multi-Trader or similar.
  • Has a thorough understanding of tools, materials, and all trades.
  • Expert communicator, capable of effectively managing conflict and solving problems.
  • Work well as part of a team but also autonomously.
  • Thorough knowledge of the entire construction process.
  • Relevant up to date H&S qualifications including CSCS.
  • Full driving license.

The Benefits

As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:

  • Company Van
  • 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Private health care
  • Matching contribution pension scheme
  • Discretionary salary and bonus review
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Discount portal
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Volunteering
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's