Multi Trade in Lincoln

Fortem Solutions are always on the look out for Trades in areas that we’re looking to build up talent pools for future contracts. We’re currently looking for Multi Trades who would be interested in being kept updated about roles at Fortem in Lincoln, Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. We would then keep you in our talent pool and let you know when new roles arise in this area.This role would be working in our Repairs & Maintenance team, working closely with local tenants to fix issues in their houses. We have a team of Planners in our head office who take calls from tenants and then plan your day out, making sure the houses you attend are in your patch and you have all the information you need before you get there. We’re looking for a Multi Trade, so although we’d expect your primary skill to be within either Carpentry or Plumbing, we would need you to have basic skills in both, along with either Plastering, Tiling, Groundwork, Painting & Decorating or Electrics and be able to undertake jobs without supervision. This would primarily be solo work, however you will be given a company van and fuel card and you’ll have Supervisors on hand should you need any helpWe provide a Company Van, Fuel card, Power Tools, along with other benefits

Our Services

Fortem Solutions are a successful Nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completing either Full carpentry and basic plumbing repairs work / or Full Plumbing with basic Carpentry 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
• Using a PDA smart phone to corresponding daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.

What You Will Need

Essential:

• Core Trade being either Carpentry or Plumbing, but have at least basic skills in multiple other Trades
• Must be able to work solo, without supervision
• Must be able to use a tablet to receive jobs and create notes
• Full, UK driving licence with no more than 6 points

Desirable

• Experience working within a social housing environment

• Company Van and Fuel card for work purposes + PPE and Tools provided
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off
• 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
• 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 & more

Who We Are

Fortem Solutions are a nationwide business and part of the Willmott Dixon Group. Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way. We are Investors in People – Gold standard, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.