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The Role
Due to continued successful growth, We have a new permanent opportunity to join our Fortem repairs and maintenance team at Cambridge Housing Society as a Handy Person/Trade
The Handyperson will be responsible for most aspects of property maintenance and repairs to Social Housing Properties covering a patch across Cambridgeshire which include Cambridge Central, and a patch that covers Wisbech, Royston, Duxford, Haverhill and surrounding area so travel is essential.
Core Hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm - Work Van, Fuel card Tools provided!
Our Services
Cambridge Housing Society is one of our long term partnerships. We are responsible for all repairs and maintenance of their social housing properties which cover the Cambridgeshire region Head office is based in Central Cambridge and the patch includes surrounding areas from Wisbech, Royston and Haverhill. There are nearly 3,000 properties, mostly houses and flats, and we look after a range of work including Repairs, Voids, Cyclical Works and Planned workstreams
We are currently rated as 4.5 on Glassdoor and 93% of staff would recommend to a friend!
Duties and Responsibilities
- Completing a range of minor repairs including carpentry and plumbing work for social housing properties as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner with specific turnaround deadlines.
- Advising Supervisor and Client 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. xgikmsk
- Operating within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures
- Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work.
What you will need
- Minimum Level 1 NVQ/City & Guilds qualifications or equivalent in core trade such as Carpentry or Plumbing / OR Qualified by experience will be considered
- Full UK d Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Handyperson -Cambridgeshire in Over employer: Fortem
Amplius Housing is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With competitive salaries, generous leave policies, and a commitment to career progression through extensive training opportunities, we ensure our team members thrive in their roles. Our focus on social housing means that your work directly contributes to improving the lives of residents across Northamptonshire, making every day meaningful and rewarding.
