Building Labourer

LiveWest Homes Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions up to 9%

Health care cash plan (up to £1,100/yr

Virtual GP services

Gym discounts and Blue Light Card

Cycle to Work scheme

Volunteering days (up to 4/yr)

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a Building Labourer to maintain and improve properties across the Plymouth area. The role is full-time and mobile, requiring a valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel within a 30-minute commute.

You will support repairs, cleaning, waste management, and safety compliance to meet customer expectations. You will record job orders and timesheets digitally, follow defined processes, and contribute to delivering high-quality services to residents.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably with experience working in customers' homes.
• Positive Attitude: A can-do attitude with exceptional customer service skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to engage and communicate effectively and confidently with customers.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• IT Skills: Proficient in the use and application of mobile technology.
• Driving Licence: A full, valid, manual UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: Assist in carrying out repairs, maintenance, general cleaning services, waste disposal, and recycling at our properties.
• Task Execution: Work within clearly defined processes to meet time frames set by the line manager, ensuring accountability for individual results.
• Defect Identification: Identify the extent and scope of reported defects and take appropriate corrective action after consultation.
• Material Management: Collect and distribute necessary materials and equipment required for the tasks, ensuring all tools are maintained and in clean order.
• Mobile Working: Participate effectively in mobile working by accurately operating the electronic recording system for job orders, timesheets, and progress tracking.
• Health and Safety: Observe and comply with health and safety policies and procedures, promoting equal opportunities and customer care.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Customer service

Communication skills

Health and safety

IT skills / mobile tech

Driving licence

Job description

Are you a dedicated Building Labourer looking to make a difference in your community? Join LiveWest, the largest housing association in the South West, and help us provide high-quality homes and services to our customers.

As a Building Labourer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties, ensuring they meet our high standards and customer expectations.

This role is a mobile role, working predominately in the Plymouth area. You will ideally be based within a 30 minute commute of this patch.

Key Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: Assist in carrying out repairs, maintenance, general cleaning services, waste disposal, and recycling at our properties.
• Task Execution: Work within clearly defined processes to meet time frames set by the line manager, ensuring accountability for individual results.
• Defect Identification: Identify the extent and scope of reported defects and take appropriate corrective action after consultation.
• Material Management: Collect and distribute necessary materials and equipment required for the tasks, ensuring all tools are maintained and in clean order.
• Mobile Working: Participate effectively in mobile working by accurately operating the electronic recording system for job orders, timesheets, and progress tracking.
• Health and Safety: Observe and comply with health and safety policies and procedures, promoting equal opportunities and customer care.

Why Join LiveWest

• Make a Difference: Contribute to the well‑being of our customers by ensuring their homes are safe and well‑maintained.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to delivering high‑quality services.

We will consider an application from you if you are looking to work flexibly and this will be discussed at interview stage.

This role is being offered on a full time permanent basis working 40 hours per week.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

About The Candidate

To be successful in your application for the role of Building Labourer, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level one role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience.

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, preferably with experience working in customers' homes.
• Positive Attitude: A can‑do attitude with exceptional customer service skills.
• Communication Skills: Ability to engage and communicate effectively and confidently with customers.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• IT Skills: Proficient in the use and application of mobile technology.
• Driving Licence: A full, valid, manual UK driving licence is essential.

Please note: This role is not eligible for a Cos. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS.

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion at LiveWest

At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.

Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).

• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.