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Role Profile                 Multi- Trader x 2

Reporting to               Head of Repairs and Asset Management

Responsible for          N/A

Location                     Head Office, Harmony Close, London, NW11 0JJ – travel will be required to our various schemes in NW London, Hertfordshire, Margate, Hove and Lambeth.

Salary                          £36,000 per annum. + company vehicle

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Multi Trader to join our team. As a Multi Trader you will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to maintenance, repair, and improvement projects across our properties. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, an eye for detail and excellent customer service.

This role is for you if are self-motivated, a team player with a willingness to succeed and you want to positively contribute to a team who strive for excellence, prepared to go the extra mile to ensure safety and security to our stakeholders.

The ideal candidate must have a can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure, sometimes alone and use their own initiative, providing a customer focused service.

Objectives of the role

• Working 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.
• Support the Head of Repairs and the wider Property Team in the successful delivery of day-to-day repairs and maintenance programmes.
• Support the Head of Repairs 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

• Perform 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 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 if required

Essentials

• Minimum City and Guilds or NVQ level 2 in Building Maintenance, or a related recognised appropriate building trade.
• Minimum of 5 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
• 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

In return we will give you:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave including bank holidays and any recognised Jewish Holidays
• Work Place pension
• Death in service benefit

* This job descriptions is subject to change to ensure compliance with all legislative changes and or the Associations operational practices.