Multi-Trader (Property Maintenance)

Who are we?

Founded in 1992 and with over 250 employees, Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands.

Galliard has a �4 billion portfolio of over 6,000 homes and 714,088 square feet of commercial developments under construction.

With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.

The Position

We are looking to recruit an experienced Multi-Trader with previous experience in a maintenance type role or similar to join our team in Birmingham city centre. This customer facing role will join our aftercare team to assist with a variety of construction and repair works within existing properties in Birmingham.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Assessing and performing a range of construction and maintenance duties within customer properties.
• Repairs to dry lining/plasterboard walls, filing sanding and patch repairs.
• Full decoration works including caulk and mastic application.
• Basic plumbing repairs/replacement to wastes and traps.
• Assisting in the replacement of white goods.
• Adjustments to carpentry items including doors, locks, and kitchen units.
• Tiling, and other basic maintenance works, all whilst keeping the areas clean and tidy.
• Using both hand and power tools to complete a variety of works.
• Working within a team or autonomously to complete allocated tasks.
• Assessing issues at properties and deciding the best course of action and executing the work required.
• Assisting other team members as and when required at different sites and completing works in a safe and timely manner.
• To respond effectively to all defects scheduled by the Aftercare Manager & Supervisor.

The Person

The Aftercare Engineer will have good general construction knowledge, with a good eye for detail and will have previous experience within a similar role. As this position is a customer facing role, good mannerisms and a friendly nature is crucial.

Essential:

• Proven track record as a Multi-Trader or similar.
• Reliable and punctual with a good work ethic.
• Must be able to follow instructions as well as working under their own initiative whilst maintaining safe work practices.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Has a thorough understanding of tools and materials used across all trades.
• Experience in decorations, repairs, and mastic application within modern apartments.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to use a maintenance app to track job progress and report through a tablet or smartphone.
• Good communicator, capable of effectively managing conflict and solving problems.
• Work well as part of a team but also autonomously.
• Relevant up to date H&S qualifications including CSCS.
• Full driving license.

Desirable:

• Previous carpentry experience.
• Ability to perform basic electrical installations and repairs.
• Previous experience using ClixiFix.

The Benefits

As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one. In return for commitment, loyalty, and hard work, we offer benefits ranging from:

• Competitive salary
• Company van provided
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Critical illness insurance
• Matching contribution pension scheme
• Discretionary salary and bonus review
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discount portal
• Volunteering opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditation's