Builder

We\’re looking for a skilled and customer-focused Builder to join our Repairs & Maintenance team in Blackburn. In this role, you\’ll deliver a high-quality building repair and maintenance service to our group-owned properties and others as required. You\’ll work efficiently to complete tasks ideally in a single visit using a broad range of skills, including finishing, making good, and leaving work areas clean and presentable. With the support and guidance of the Repairs Team Coordinator, you\’ll play a key part in ensuring our homes and buildings are safe, well-maintained, and meet the expectations of our residents.

Together Housing Group: We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities. As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link – https://togetherhousing-

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities for the Builder…

• To carry out all types of roofing/building repairs to both tenanted and vacant properties in accordance with job tickets, opti-time appointment slots, specifications and contract drawings, to good practice, Building Regulations etc as appropriate and applicable
• To carry out work with an ethos of \\\”Right First Time\\\” always completing a repair where practicable in one visit, with good quality workmanship and good standard of performance
• To keep records such as required by either paper or electronic equivalent version, as required.
• Will be required to undertake measurement and quantification and procure materials requirements.
• To carry out all work with a high regard to customer care and customer satisfaction including ensuring that work is carried out protecting tenants furniture and belongings as appropriate through the use dustsheets etc, cleaning up afterwards, being polite friendly and helpful at all times and liaising with customers in a caring and sympathetic manner To undertake your duties with respect to customers and in accordance with our codes of conduct and service standards.
• To carry out appropriate risk assessments prior to commencement of work. Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of you, tenants, work colleagues and members of the public.
• Will be expected to be able to rationally diagnose a course of action to problem solve repairs without excessive use of either materials or time. Will be expected to work efficiently.

We are looking for someone who has…

• A full manual UK driving license
• Relevant building qualification (Desirable)
• Experience of working competently in all disciplines normally expected of a qualified builder working in building repairs and maintenance
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and how it impacts on the way building repairs are carried out.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Builder role:

• Starting salary: £31,166 per annum
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years\’ service) + bank holidays
• A company vehicle is provided for post holder.
• You will work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. The exact schedule will depend on business needs at the time. However, to give an idea, a typical working week may be Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Please note that this is subject to change based on business requirements.
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of technical, professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to GPs
• A range of financial and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
• We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability.

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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