Fra Carpenter

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.

Title     FRA Carpenter
Contract Type     Permanent, Full time, 40 hours per   week
Location     All regions of South London and outskirts
Persona   Mobile
Salary      £36,800 per annum, *Plus non contractual marketplace supplement of £4,000 per annum
Closing date for completed applications 5th February at 9am

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated. As soon as the advert is closed, no further applications will be accepted. 

L&Q is looking for an experienced Fire Carpenter to join the Fire team within Property Services.

Covering the All regions of South London and outskirts. 
The role is to provide a customer focused inspection to Flat Front doors. Inspections will involve carrying out minor repairs and clearly documenting findings.
Fully certified door sets will also be installed by the team and full training will be given to ensure compliance under our BM TRADA accreditation.

The role will report to a Fire Maintenance Supervisor and to carry out, works as instructed. Whilst meeting L&Q's corporate targets of financial strength.
The candidate must have experience on installing and maintaining fire doors.

Our Operatives are supplied with an L&Q van (business use only), uniform and PPE equipment.  You will begin the day from your home address where you will travel to jobs which are distributed to your PDA (hand-held device).

If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!

We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. 

At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be always demonstrated when representing L&Q.   More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.

Our benefits package includes: 

• Agile working
• Strong family friendly policies  
• Committed Learning & Development 
• Annual leave starting from 26 days rising to 31 PLUS bank holidays
• Excellent Pension Scheme – double contribution up to 6% 
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Great places to work certified 2022 
• Best Workplaces for Women – ranked 23 in the UK
• Up to 21 volunteering hours per year

We’re actively building diverse teams and encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities we serve. 

Our commitments

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.