Multi-Skilled Trade Operative - Full Time in Basildon, Essex

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative to carry out and complete multi-skilled bricklaying, plastering and tiling responsive repairs, empty homes works, kitchen/bathroom modernisations, planned renewals and other associated works to achieve the team plan in occupied or empty properties owned or managed by Delta Housing in all Districts, performing to, or exceeding, required standards.

What you'll be doing

• Carry out multi-skilled bricklaying, plastering and tiling responsive repairs and groundworks, kitchen/bathroom modernisations, planned renewals and other associated work in properties owned or managed by Delta Housing in all Districts to a high standard of workmanship which meets current legislation and ensures that key performance indicators (KPIs) such as customer satisfaction, empty homes / planned works priorities and turnaround times are achieved, works orders are closed down within agreed timescales and works completed within agreed budgets.
• Conduct all work to comply with current health and safety (H&S) legislation and compliance policies, including manual handling, working at heights and asbestos awareness, with method statements and risk assessments undertaken where appropriate.
• Responsible for collaborating with the Planning and Logistics team to efficiently book or procure materials, plant, stock, tools and equipment required, ensuring timely delivery or collection as appropriate, as well as safe custodianship of all items.
• Use a PDA and mobile software to receive and record works, ensuring that all system administration is accurate, up to date, accessible and comprehensive, in line with Delta Housing procedures, data legislation and regulations.
• Have a flexible approach to work, working flexibly across all teams as required, and be willing to take on new areas of work with the appropriate training in order to ensure an efficient and financially viable service is delivered.

What we are looking for

• Full, current manual driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• City and Guilds Level 2 or NVQ 2 Bricklaying or Plastering or equivalent demonstrable prior learning.
• Experience within a building maintenance environment or relevant apprenticeship served.
• Relevant experience working in occupied homes.
• Practical experience in operating hand tools and light machinery.
• Basic IT skills and prior use or understanding of mobile PDA devices.
• Ability to undertake works out of hours.

Please note the office expectancy of this role is as follows: This role requires you out on site 5 days a week.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £41,307 Per Annum.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Robust employee reward and recognition programme.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Volunteering programme.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.
• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at Delta Housing Ltd.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or successfully appoint a candidate before the closing date. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.