At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out repairs and deliver multi-trade services to improve homes.
- Company: Halton Housing, a vibrant organisation focused on community impact.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, competitive salary, health plan, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Opportunities for training and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in multiple trades, strong communication, and customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced Habitation Technician to work across our vibrant organisation.
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
What You'll Do:
- Carry out repairs safely and to a high standard across your core trade and additional trades, particularly painting and plastering
- Manage your van, tools and materials to ensure jobs are completed efficiently and right first time
- Meet productivity and performance targets, monitoring your own results and customer satisfaction
- Identify and report issues in customers' homes, including safeguarding and compliance concerns
- Deliver multi-trade repairs in both occupied and empty properties
- Provide a professional, customer-focused service when working with residents and third parties
- Use systems and technology provided to manage work effectively (training provided)
- Work flexibly, including participation in agreed rotas to meet customer needs
What You'll Need:
- Experience across multiple trades, particularly painting and plastering, with additional skills desirable (e.g. plumbing, joinery, brickwork or flooring)
- NVQ (or equivalent) in a core trade with a solid understanding of related trades
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations
- Ability to follow processes, problem-solve and identify when to escalate issues
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
- Basic IT skills (including Teams) or willingness to learn
What You'll Get:
- 30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years service), plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to buy or sell holidays
- Competitive salary
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Flexible and Hybrid working
- Supported training and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
- Competitive Pension Scheme
If you want to work in a role that makes a real impact on improving people's lives and you know you'd be a great fit, please apply today! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Habitation Technician in Warrington employer: Halton Housing
At Halton Housing, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our employees' contributions and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Habitation Technician in Widnes, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for professional development, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and flexible working arrangements ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally in your role.
