Multi Trade Operative

WereVIVID! We offer a vibrant friendly inclusive culture that supportsdevelopsand attractsthe best people!

Werelooking forskilled Multi-Trade Operativesto join our dedicated Repairs Teamin South Hampshire.Based out ofourPortsmouthofficeyoullbe working acrossSouth Hampshire and surrounding areas. This is a full time permanent role working39 hoursper weekdelivering high-qualityrepairs and maintenance worksacross our social housing properties.We have both8:00am- 4:30pm or 10:00am- 6:30pm shifts available further info will be provided at interview.Youll also participatein the emergency on-call rotaasrequired.

On top of the competitive salary you canbenefitfrom:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• Use of a company van & fuel card for your work travel
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home
• Uniform and PPE provided
• A generous contributory pension of 6%.Wellmatch employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan calledMedicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity paternityadoptionand shared parental leave
• Access to counsellinglegaland financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge varietyof in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes

Heres the facts about the role:
As a multi-tradeoperativeyoullcarry out a variety of repairs to specialist skillsexpertiseand initiativeto carry out your job to a all jobs as arranged with the customer making sure jobs are completed right first role will involve some light admin duties and the use of an electronic handheld device.

Key Responsibilitieswill include:

Deliveringmulti-trade tasks such as:

• Carpentry-doors skirting architraves locks windows kitchen units
• Plumbing-tap replacements unblocking sinks WC repairs leak detection
• Plastering & Making Good-patch repairs to walls and ceilings
• Tiling & Decorating-restoring finishes to a high standard
• General Maintenance-fencing gates flooring minor roofing external repairs

• Use handheld devices to manage job tickets and update progress
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and building regulations
• Maintain professional communication withcustomersand colleagues
• Manage van stock tools and materials effectively
• Participate in emergency call-out rota whenrequired

The multi-trade operative will be qualified to City & Guilds NVQ level 2/3orequivalent in a trade discipline(wellalso take your experience into consideration).Youllhaveproven experience inamulti-trade or general maintenancerole and be competentin at least two coretrades(e.g. plumbing carpentry plastering painting).Applicants must have demonstrable experience in UPVC repairs and installation alongside competent carpentry skills as part of a multi-trade maintenance role.

Youllhave strong customer service skillsand experience working in occupied homes with to safety and safeguarding policies is essential.

We do our best to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible. However due to the nature of this position the job holder must be capable of:

• Working at heights
• Manual handling and lifting heavy and bulky items
• A high degree of mobilitywhich will include walking/lifting/loading and unloadingvehicles

A full clean current driving licence (held for at least 1 year) is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary. Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence checks and DBScheck.

Please note due to the volume of vacancies interviews will be conducted over two rounds on 17 and 30 July. The advertisement will remain open throughout this period to allow all interested candidates the opportunity to apply. Well review applications on an ongoing basis and aim to notify candidates of the outcome of their application as promptly as possible. Thankyou for your patience and understanding during our recruitment process.

The Company

Were a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home were here to help with that and more.

Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the long-term and this means in the quality safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods with a firm focus on improving services so theyre easy to use and access by our customers.

Were addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. Were the sixth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England having built over 1500 last year.

This is summed up in our vision More homes bright futures.

Living VIVID

As a people business we work hard to create a high-performing and fun working environment. We invest in our peoples development whilst looking after their wellbeing with our award-winning initiatives.

Private medical / medicash benefits

Enhanced
paternity / maternity leave

Qualification funding support

Electric car scheme

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Were committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies.

Were a disability confident leader with disabled-friendly offices and well make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form.

If you need additional support with your application please get in touch with us on or email.Well be happy to help.

Documents

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 35001 - 40000