Multi-Trade Operative/Handyperson

Job description

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for Multi-Trade Operative/ Handyperson to work with a Sheltered Housing Trust in North West London on a permanent basis. The details of the job are below:

Multi-Trade Operative/Handyperson

Hours: 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri

Salary: £36,000 per annum.

Location: North West London/ Hertfordshire and Lambeth

Suitable candidates must have full clean driving licence and own vehicle( we will pay business mileage). Client will provide company vehicle once passed probation period.

Role Description

To work as part of a close knit, well-established in-house team of qualified tradespeople to provide a responsive and proactive repairs service to 500 sheltered housing properties - to also include planned works and void property works within specified timescales.

Objectives of the role

• Support the Repairs Manager and the wider Property Team in the successful delivery of day-to-day repairs and maintenance programmes.
• Support the Repairs Manager and the wider Property Team by sharing ideas to enhance continuous improvement on service delivery including first time fixes.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by delivering high quality workmanship.
• Manage time effectively to complete tasks efficiently.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ability to be flexible to meet organisation needs.
• Actively contribute to weekly team briefings, sharing knowledge and insights
• Continuously updating skills and knowledge to stay abreast of industry trends and practices.

Main duties

• Undertake carpentry work, including framing, installing doors and windows, and repairing wooden structures.
• Undertake minor plumbing tasks such as fixing minor leaks, installing fixtures, and maintaining pipes, both within common parts and individual properties.
• Undertake minor - non certifiable electrical repairs and maintenance - e.g. changing light bulbs and lamps, both within common parts and individual properties.
• Undertake painting, decorating, tiling and plastering works, to a high standard ensuring a professional finish, both within common parts and individual properties.
• Undertake general maintenance tasks to prepare void properties for letting within agreed timescales - this will include assisting with kitchen and bathroom upgrades in some cases.
• Collaborate with other team members and contractors as needed for larger projects.
• Always ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain clear and full records of all works completed onsite in accordance with repairs policy.
• Undertake scheme inspections including void properties and common parts and remedy any H&S issues identified.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Building Maintenance, or a related recognised appropriate building trade.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience of working as a multi trader
• Experience of working within a social housing environment is preferable.
• Understanding of vulnerable tenant groups.
• Full clean driving licence
• Use of own vehicle (we will pay business milage)
• Ability and confidence to use IT packages - a tablet and work mobile will be provided.
• Working knowledge of Health & safety protocols and regulations
• Working knowledge of safe handling and moving.
• Clear DBS

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.