Labourer in Wigan

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More about your role

You will carry out work instructions for a variety of tasks in void and occupied properties, using electrical hand tools when appropriate, following instructions from the scheduling team and your line manager. You’ll perform general repairs in line with health and safety requirements, report risks, and carry out tasks to a high standard. This includes minor repairs such as joinery, tiling, painting, and plumbing. You’ll assist in organising your daily and weekly schedule, keep customers and colleagues updated, and record all relevant information on handheld devices. You’ll adopt a zero-harm approach to health and safety, monitor your expenditure, and provide value-for-money service while maintaining accurate records. You’ll also participate in training as required. As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification
• Hold a valid driving license
• Due to the patch you are covering you will need to reside in the M postcode

More about you

You must be technically competent with an NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification in your trade. Strong organizational skills are essential for planning workloads, estimating supplies, and managing time. You should have a positive attitude toward health and safety, ensuring full compliance with company policies and standards. Good communication skills are required, along with the ability to use a tablet or smartphone to record activities, capture images, and input survey data. A current driving licence is essential, and a Level 1 or 2 qualification in an additional trade is preferred.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Company Van with fuel card
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team. If you are a Places for People customer and you’re looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.