Multi-wet trade Operative

Job title: Multi- wet trade Operative Responsible to: Contracts Manager Location: Taunton, Bridgewater, Weston Super Mare & Glastonbury Key Relationships: Contract Manager, Job Coordinators, fellow trade engineers Hours of work: The guaranteed hours of work are 42.5 per week. This will include time worked out of normal hours. Up to 30 minutes travelling to and from the place of work to home is un-paid. The remainder of any travel is paid at your normal rate. A mandatory 30 minute rest break must be taken for every 6 hours worked. Job Description Duties & responsibilities To carry out responsive repairs and maintenance as directed and to be part of the on call Rota as and when required, operatives are expected to complete jobs where possible on the first visit to minimize the amount of follow on calls. To ensure works are carried out to the relevant standard, all rubbish / waste to be cleared away and disposed of correctly To communicate with all parties in a polite and courteous manner, ensuring all are kept up to date at the end of each day on progress. To be flexible when undertaking duties as required and contribute to the overall success of the team To use all equipment and materials in a safe manner, complying with Health and safety requirements and code of conduct To wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To fully comply with policy and procedures covering, code of conduct, asbestos, sharps, working at height, lone working, all health and safety and equality areas. To undertake training as required ensuring minimum skill set is maintained and team requirements are met Skills required Wet trade reactive maintenance to include: Plastering Artexing Minor brickwork repair Slabbing Tiling Painting & Decorating Competencies Required Essential Neat & Tidy Appearance Committing to deliver excellent customer service Punctual Diplomatic and Polite ICT literacy City and Guilds Qualified / or National recognized qualification within the primary trade required. Working within deadlines and budget and as a team Desirable PDA knowledge Basic understanding of NMHF schedule of rates Previous experience of working within the social housing sector. Company Benefits Include: 22 days holiday (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays BUPA medical insurance Accident and Sickness Insurance Life Assurance Pension contributions Child Care Voucher Scheme Company Vehicle , with private use available All subject to qualifying periods of employment and Conditions of Contract.Due to a high volume of responses we may be unable to feedback to all applicants, therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful. Ref. code: MwTrOpr