NetZero Careers
Carpenter
NetZero Buildings (NZB) is committed to developing new buildings that are higher quality, delivered faster with lower costs whilst being kind to the environment. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are responsible for achieving Zero Harm, Zero Defects and On Time Delivery in Full in all targeted areas.
A Carpenter at NZB will be a key person in constructing and repairing building frameworks, making and installing fixtures like doors, stairs and window frames and cutting and shaping floorboards and roof timbers.
Job Title: Carpenter
Location: Newmarket
Reports to: Section Leader
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 0700-1600
Salary range: £24,000-£32,000
Primary Responsibilities
This is an outline description of the key responsibilities and accountabilities involved in the job. This is not an exhaustive list and the post-holder might be expected to undertake any other duties across the wider organisation, commensurate with level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.
- Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients
- Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and moulding
- Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials
- Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes
- Help erect, level, and install building framework with the aid of rigging hardware and cranes
- Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
- Instruct and direct laborers and other construction helpers
General Duties
Person Specification
| Qualifications | Essential or Desirable |
|---|---|
| Relevant qualification to NVQ3 | Essential |
| CSCS card | Essential |
| Experience | Essential or Desirable |
|---|---|
| Experience with offsite and modern methods of construction | Desirable |
| Personal skills/abilities | Essential or Desirable |
|---|---|
| Positive, self-motivated and able to work effectively without close supervision | Essential |
| With the ability to work as part of a multi-functional team, respecting alternative professional skills and opinions | Essential |
| Excellent communication skills | Essential |
| Ability to travel | Essential |
| DBS check if required | Essential |
NZB Competency Framework: Architectural Technician
Mandatory Training
| Course | Delivered | Refresh | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Induction | Within 1st Month | N/A | Face to face |
| Equality and Diversity | At Induction | 2 years | Face to face |
| Health and Safety Awareness | At Induction | 1 years | E-Learning |
| Fire Safety | At Induction | 1 years | E-Learning |
| Manual Handling | At Induction | 1 years | E-Learning |
| Mental Health Awareness | At Induction | 2 years | Face to face |
| Appraisal Training | Within 3 months of starting | N/A | Face to face |
| Accident Reporting | At induction | Annually | Face to face |
Behavioural Competencies
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect
Treats everyone with respect and dignity. Openly and willingly listens to the views of others. Considers the impact of their own actions on others. Challenges inappropriate behaviour. Polite, patient and tolerant when dealing with others. Ensures processes and procedures are in place to promote fairness, inclusion and respect.
Works Collaboratively
Demonstrates an interest in others and develops contacts outside of their own team. Shares own knowledge openly and freely. Proactively seeks information, resources and support from outside own team. Takes time to understand the work of other departments. Understands how actions may impact on others and actively seeks to engage with them. Listens to others and regularly checks their understanding.
Drives for results
Ensures they are clear about what is expected of them. Organises and plans their work effectively and efficiently to deal with both the expected and unexpected. Alerts colleagues to potential problems in meeting deadlines and suggests solutions. Produces work of a consistently high standard, checks own work. Looks for solutions when encountering problems. Sees tasks through to completion.
Building Capability
Takes responsibility for own development, reviews own performance and identifies development needs. Seeks to develop new skills and experiences. Learns from and acts on constructive feedback. Helps others by sharing own knowledge and experience. Makes effective use of the full range of development opportunities. Promotes and delivers development opportunities for staff. Ensure and promote the value of the appraisal process.
Innovation, change and agility
Is not afraid to constructively question or challenge. Demonstrates enthusiasm for change and a willingness to get involved. Readily exchanges information with others across the business. Readily contributes ideas or suggestions for improvement. Is open to new ideas and asks questions to confirm understanding. Willingly adopts own working practices to support changes.
Communication with impact
Conveys information clearly and concisely in an appropriate format. Speaks clearly and effectively to different audiences. Conveys energy and enthusiasm about their work. Asks open questions to appreciate others points of view. Confidently handles challenging conversations. Quickly puts others at ease and builds rapport.
Customer Focus
Proactively keeps customers informed with timely and appropriate feedback. Identifies and clarifies individual customer needs. Is honest and realistic with customers. Do not over promise. Treat all customers with courtesy and respect. Resolves customer enquiries promptly only referring to others when genuinely appropriate. Apologises when services or products do not meet requirements.
Effective Decision Making
Makes effective decisions following appropriate criteria. Ask questions when unsure of correct approach. Investigates and responds to gaps in information. Undertakes appropriate analysis to support decisions or recommendations. Understands where to go and who to involve if further information is required. Thinks through implications of own decisions.
Technical/Role Specific Competencies
| Education | Essential or Desirable |
|---|---|
| NVQ 2 Modern Methods of Construction | Essential |
How we recruit
If you have seen a vacancy you would like to be apply for please complete the following application for and equal opportunities monitoring form and return to [email protected]
The qualifications listed in the job description are there to help you select the role that best fits your background and aspirations, so pay close attention and outline how you meet these requirements.
You will have an initial remote interview with either the recruiting manager, a nominated representative or HR. This is expected to last approx. 30 minutes to seek clarification on the application is required and provide information about the role.
If you progress through the remote interview you will be invited to a face to face interview with the recruiting manager and HR. You will be given to opportunity to meet colleagues and if a practical element of assessment is included you will be made aware of this at invite. Throughout the interview process, feel free to ask your interviewers for clarification. Ask questions—about the work, about the team, about the culture.
After your interviews are done, the panel review your application, interview feedback and scores, any work samples you submitted and any practical assessment undertaken. Once the recommendation for hire is complete this is finally approved by the relevant Director to provide another layer of objectivity and review.