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BRC are working closely with a leading housing provider to recruit a Multiskilled Operative (Plumbing or Carpentry bias) to deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance services to residents across domestic properties and communal areas.
 
This role involves carrying out a range of responsive repairs and maintenance tasks, using skills across carpentry, plumbing, masonry and other associated trades. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, take pride in their workmanship and ensure all jobs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
 
Duties:
 

• Carry out a variety of carpentry, plumbing, masonry and general maintenance repairs within residential properties and communal areas.
• Complete work to a professional standard, following relevant building regulations, industry guidance and best practice.
• Deliver an efficient, customer-focused repairs service, keeping residents and colleagues informed of progress.
• Aim to complete repairs right first time and within agreed timescales.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including risk assessments, method statements and the correct use of PPE and equipment.
• Accurately record job progress, completion details, materials used and timesheets using mobile devices and internal systems.
• Apply agreed schedules of rates and ensure repair orders and job costs are recorded accurately.
• Maintain appropriate van stock levels and source materials through approved suppliers.
• Carry out routine vehicle safety checks, maintain a clean and roadworthy vehicle, and report any defects.
• Maintain tools and equipment securely and in good working order.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and undertake additional duties within your skills and training.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota as required.

 Requirements:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification, or relevant time-served experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry or a related trade.
• Demonstrable experience undertaking a range of maintenance and repair tasks across residential properties.
• Proven ability to work across multiple trades, with competency in associated non-core trade tasks.
• Experience working as part of a team to meet deadlines and service targets.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with a professional and considerate approach to residents.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.
• Competent in using smartphones, tablets and digital job management systems.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Willingness to undertake further training and develop additional trade skills where required.
• Successful completion of a Basic DBS check is required for the role.

 
Benefits:

• Opportunity to join an established housing and property maintenance organisation.
• Varied work across a range of trades and residential properties.
• Opportunities for training and skills development.
• Company vehicle, tools and equipment provided for work purposes, subject to the employer's arrangements.
• Opportunity to make a positive difference to residents and local communities.

 
For more information, please call Meg Smith on 02920 231000 or 01179 239100.
 
To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
 
 
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications; however, due to the high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
 
 
REFERRAL SCHEME: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 once they have completed 3 months in a role via BRC! Terms and conditions apply. Contact us for details.

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