Floor Layer

Floor Layer

Birmingham Full-Time No home office possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our Voids team to carry out repairs and maintenance in social housing.
  • Company: Fortem, a leading provider of property solutions in the social housing sector.
  • Benefits: Company van, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and annual pay reviews.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in carpentry or plumbing, and floor laying skills required.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities and a commitment to quality.

Due to continuous success here at Fortem, we are currently recruiting for a Floor Layer Multi to join our Voids team in Birmingham. You will need to be competent in multiple Trades, with a specific focus on plumbing or carpentry and floor laying. This is a permanent role and the core working hours are 8am - 4:30pm.

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Carry out repairs and maintenance tasks across this established Social Housing contract, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards.
  • Take ownership of assigned work, aiming to resolve issues on the first visit to minimise repeat visits and disruptions.
  • Complete all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Reporting in to the Voids Supervisor you will support with site inspections and quality checks.
  • Operate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Keep up to date with the latest technical advancements and legal requirements relevant to your areas of expertise.
  • Execute duties with minimal supervision whilst maintaining professionalism and a strong commitment to quality.

What You Will Need

The Floor Layer Multi will meet the following criteria:

  • Essential Criteria
  • Previous experience in a carpentry or plumbing role.
  • Floor laying experience including cap and cove flooring.
  • Full, clean driving licence (maximum 5 points).
  • Desirable Criteria
  • Social housing experience.
  • Experience of working on void properties.

Benefits

  • We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes.
  • PPE provided.
  • Overtime and call outs available.
  • Eligible for bonus up to 5%.
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total).
  • Pay review every year.
  • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
  • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
  • Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
  • Private pension.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Private healthcare and dental care.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Retail and mobile phone provider discounts.
  • Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
  • Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System.

Who We Are

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. Fortem delivers 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. Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. 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 Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Contact Detail:

Fortem Recruiting Team

Some tips for your application 🫡

Show Off Your Skills: Make sure to highlight your experience in carpentry, plumbing, and floor laying. We want to see how your skills match up with what we're looking for, so don’t hold back!

Tailor Your CV: Customise your CV to reflect the specific requirements of the Floor Layer Multi role. Use keywords from the job description to make it clear that you’re the perfect fit for our team.

Be Professional: Even though we like to keep things informal, professionalism is key. Make sure your application is well-structured and free of typos – it shows us you care about the details!

Apply Through Our Website: We encourage you to apply directly through our website. It’s the best way to ensure your application gets into the right hands and helps us get to know you better!

How to prepare for a job interview at Fortem

✨Know Your Trades

Make sure you brush up on your carpentry, plumbing, and floor laying skills. Be ready to discuss specific techniques or projects you've worked on that showcase your expertise in these areas. This will show the interviewers at Fortem that you’re not just a jack of all trades, but a master of the ones that matter.

✨Understand the Company

Do a bit of homework on Fortem and their social housing contracts. Familiarise yourself with their values and recent projects, especially the £50m Repairs & Maintenance contract. This knowledge will help you connect your experience to their needs and demonstrate your genuine interest in the role.

✨Safety First

Since health and safety is a big deal in this role, be prepared to discuss how you ensure a safe working environment. Share examples of how you've adhered to safety protocols in past jobs, and be ready to talk about any relevant certifications you might have.

✨Show Your Problem-Solving Skills

Fortem values efficiency and quality, so think of instances where you've resolved issues on the first visit or improved operational efficiency. Highlighting your ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver results will make you stand out as a candidate who can thrive in their fast-paced environment.

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  • Floor Layer

    Birmingham
    Full-Time

    Application deadline: 2027-11-12

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    Fortem

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