Plumber & Carpenter Multi

Our client is looking for a carpenter and plumber multi to undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs to their Housing and Corporate Assets. You will also. from time to time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires. When working in these property types you will be expected to use your skills, knowledge, experience and training to carry out a high-quality standard of workmanship, health & safety, and compliance.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will bea wide variety of carpentry and plumbing repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; fitting of various types of doors, first and second fixing, kitchen installations, repairing minor leaks, replacing sanitary wear, ceramic wall tiling, vinyl floor tiling and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NVQ level 2-3 in carpentry/plumbing or equivalent. Trade based experience may be considered. A full, clean current driving license is needed so you can drive one of our vans. 2 - 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment. Be comfortable in dealing with residents, and the client's representatives. Remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining that the right repair is not necessarily the repair they want.

Understand the need to complete outstanding pieces of work and deal with work, completely and in one go. Be able to diagnose the right repair following the value steps Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner. Be able to use knowledge and judgment to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work. Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes. Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry. BENEFITS 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Buy and Sell Holiday On Call bonuses Life Insurance Discounted Gym Membership Contributory Pension scheme Reward programmes Company Van and fuel card Uniform Employee Assistance Programme