Kitchen Fitter

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent permanent opportunity to join us as a Kitchen Fitter in the Planned works Team at Amplius Housing in Rushden.

The Kitchen Fitter will be responsible for Removal/ Full Reinstallation of Planned works Kitchens to Social Housing Properties predominately in the Rushden, Northamptonshire area but the patch does stretch across to Leicestershire, Peterborough down to Huntingdon and St Neots so travel is essential.

This role requires core carpentry skills and basic plumbing and any other trades such as Tiling or Flooring is advantageous.

Core Hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm - Work Van, Fuel card Tools provided!

You will be ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision. The Multi Trade takes ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within the company Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters, whilst being Courteous and professional around the tenants

Fortem’s successful contract with Amplius supports nearly 8,000 houses, And we’re expecting that to increase significantly in 2025. Our contract includes Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Complex Works and FRA work streams with plans to expand into Planned Works and Preventative Maintenance as well.

Completing Full reinstallation of new Kitchens to a set timeframe and budget

Using strong Carpentry and basic plumbing skills for all social housing properties as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner with specific turnaround deadlines.

Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required

Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.

Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices

Affording excellent customer service to client representatives and tenants

Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner

Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times

Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures

Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work

Essential criteria:

NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in Carpentry / OR Qualified by experience will be considered

Kitchen Fitting experience

Full UK driving license

Must be able to pass basic DBS check

Desirable but not essential:

Social Housing experience

Competitive Annual Salary We provide a company Van and Fuel card for work purposes

Eligible for bonus up to 5% per annum
25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total)
Pay review every year
26 weeks full pay maternity leave8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms

Up to £3,000 colleague referral feeVast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System
24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1

Private pension employer contribution 3-6%
Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare insurance and eye care vouchers,Cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider shopping discounts & more

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home. Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.

Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes.

Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.

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