Are you an experienced General Construction Operative looking for a permanent role with a company van, fuel card and excellent benefits? Join HMS and play a key role in delivering high-quality construction, maintenance and environmental services across our communities, helping to maintain safe, clean and well-presented homes and neighbourhoods for our customers every day.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Carry out a wide range of general construction activities both internally and externally across domestic and communal environments
- Undertake property clearance, environmental cleaning, demolition, excavation and groundworks activities as required
- Install and maintain fencing, complete painting works and support structural and remedial construction projects
- Carry out tasks such as wallpaper stripping, plaster removal and general labouring activities to support project completion
- Assist tradespeople with construction and maintenance activities to achieve HMS's 'right first time' objectives
- Plan and organise work effectively, making efficient use of time, materials, transport and plant equipment
- Work within scheduled appointment systems, liaising with customers and colleagues to ensure works are completed efficiently
- Undertake diagnostic and pre-measuring activities to identify work requirements and support successful project delivery
- Use IT and communication devices to receive instructions, complete work orders and order materials
- Complete all required paperwork, compliance records and system updates accurately and on time
- Drive and maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment and stock in a safe and professional manner
- Manage materials effectively, minimising waste and ensuring value for money
- Work collaboratively with schedulers, planners, customer liaison officers, contractors and colleagues across the business
- Adhere to all Health & Safety requirements, safe systems of work and company policies
- Participate in training and development opportunities to maintain and enhance skills and competency
CSCS card at the appropriate level - You will be required to provide proof if invited to attend an interview.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Full UK or EU driving licence
- Experience within maintenance, environmental clearance, property clearance or general labouring environments
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high standards of service
- Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and make effective decisions when completing tasks
- Flexible approach to work and willingness to undertake a variety of duties
- Experience of groundworks, pointing or related construction activities (desirable)
- NVQ Level 2 in a Construction or Maintenance discipline or equivalent qualification (desirable)
You will be required to provide proof of essential qualifications and certifications if invited to attend an interview.
What We Offer:
- Generous annual leave - 24 days plus bank holidays, rising each year up to 28.
- Health and Wellness - For eligible roles, we offer additional health support such as BUPA health expenses coverage, helping you manage everyday healthcare costs.
- Family support - enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Financial flexibility - Aviva pension and Wagestream for instant access to part of your pay.
- Travel & transport perks - lease car scheme and discounts on bikes, holidays and more.
- Continuous learning - e-learning, workshops and support for professional qualifications.
- Recognition & wellbeing - reward schemes, volunteering, enhanced sick pay and discounted gym memberships.
- Flexible working - agile working that supports your needs on and off the job.
- Comfortable workspaces - good offices, strong transport links, employee assistance and occupational health support.
- Company vehicle - a company van is provided to support travel required for the role (for business use only)
Interview Process:
Candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview at our HMS Stonebridge Office., Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
- Right to work verification
- Qualification and certification checks
- 2x completed references
- OH Health Questionnaire - Fit For Work
- DBS check (if required for the role)
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&Cs
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