Multi Trades based in West Midlands

We are looking for Expressions of Interest for Multi Trades based in West Midlands including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Lichfield, Bromsgrove, Staffordshire and Nuneaton Warwickshire. Are you based in any of these locations? Then register your interest now!

We are inviting expressions of interest from skilled and experienced Repairs and maintenance Multi Trades for future full-time roles which could be based in The West Midlands area, as we prepare for several exciting upcoming projects.

Our Services

Fortem Solutions are a very successful nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector for over 20 years. We provide Repairs & Maintenance, Planned, Retrofit, Capital Works and Decarbonisation workstreams within Local Authorities and Housing Associations and are part of the Willmott Dixon Group. Our Trades include Carpenter Multi, Plumber Multi, Electricians, Plasterers, Groundworkers and will be responsible for providing seamless repairs and maintenance to our client’s social housing properties.

We are looking for experienced Trades who can commit to full time hours working Mon‑Fri 8.00am‑4.30pm – Includes Company Van for work use only & Fuel card, All Tools, PPE/Uniform and Excellent benefits package. Options for generous overtime and on‑call pay are also available.

What will I be doing?

• You will be ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision.
• The Multi Trade takes ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within the company Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters, whilst being courteous and professional around the tenants.
• Using strong trade skills in your profession whether that be Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrics, Plastering and or Groundworks for all social housing properties as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner with specific turnaround deadlines.
• Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required.
• Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices.
• Affording excellent customer service to client representatives and tenants.
• Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.
• Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.
• Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures.
• Travelling across the patch to various addresses using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.

What you will need

• NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering / OR Qualified by experience will be considered.
• Electricians must have NVQ3 with AM2 portfolio of works, 18th Edition as essential – 2391, testing and inspection is desirable but not essential at this stage.
• Full UK Driving license with less than 6 points and no recent driving bans.
• Must be able to pass basic DBS check.

Our excellent Company Benefits package includes

• Competitive annual salary and we provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes.
• Eligible for bonus up to 5% per annum.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and your birthday off* (34 days total).
• Pay review every year.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System and Fortem Advance schemes available for career progression.
• 24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1.
• Private pension employer contribution 3‑6% of your base salary into your pension pot.
• Life insurance, dental care, private healthcare insurance and eye care vouchers.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, mobile phone provider shopping discounts and more.

Who we are and why we are a great place to work!

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home. Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations. Currently rated 4.3 on Glassdoor, 90% would recommend to a friend!

Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company, delivering a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as kitchens, bathrooms, roofs and windows and energy efficiency measures through retrofit programmes. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long‑established brand – whilst, as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.

We are proud of being Investors in People – Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

For all external interest, please apply today with your interest in these future opportunities with your updated CV or please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk as we are happy to help. Should you be an internal employee at Fortem, wishing to discuss a new opportunity for the future please register your interest directly first with the Recruitment team at Recruitment@fortem.co.uk.