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Groundworker/Multi trade

Posted 18 hours ago

  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 3 months
Groundworker/Multi Trade
Nottingham/Leicester
£34,522 - £36,990
Our in-house maintenance team offer a wide variety of services including repairs, responsive maintenance, adaptations, bespoke building refurbishments, gas & electrical services, painting and void management. Keeping on top of the maintenance of our vast portfolio of housing is no mean feat, and this is where you come in
We are looking for a Groundworker Multi-Trade to undertake external maintenance and repair works to NCHA properties including but not limited to, landscaping, paths, driveways, car parks, repointing, bricklaying and rendering. Maintaining and repairing of boundaries including building and repairing walls and all types of fencing Maintain drainage systems, including surveys and any associated remedial works including excavation and replacement.
As a Groundworker Multi-Trade , you will at times be required to undertake other minor repairs which include basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering. Prepare, handle, use and dispose of materials/substances in the correct manner.
You will liaise with and support other teams in the delivery and completion of repairs and maintenance works as required and in accordance with agreed targets and procedures. You are responsible for making sure all activities are carried out in a safe, suitable manner, minimising risk at all times.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant construction trade qualification or extensive demonstrable experience. They will have extensive demonstrable experience of groundworks including excavation works, laying and repairing paths, kerbs and driveways. They will have demonstrable experience of drainage works, including completing full drainage surveys, unblocking, repairing and replacing drains. Also, experience of brickworks including repointing, bricklaying and rendering. Demonstrable experience of erecting and repairing all types of fencing and experience of work involving basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering.
Experience of working in social housing is desirable and excellent demonstrable customer service skills is a must. They must be a problem solver, able to work on their own initiative but must also be an effective team member.
The working hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:30, Friday 8:00 - 3:30 We provide a 24hr, 7 day a week service, the post holder will be expected to be able to participate in the standby/call-out rota as necessary to cover emergency out of hours repairs
The successful candidate will be issued with a company vehicle, mobile device and all power tools will be provided.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic,and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + communityand encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

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