Floorer - Multitrade

London Borough of Hillingdon; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

36-hour week

Holiday entitlement (length of service

Local Government Pension Scheme

Perkbox Benefits

Cycle to work

Travel support

Car parking

Job summary

London Borough of Hillingdon is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Floorer to join our team, delivering high-quality flooring repairs and maintenance to residents. You will diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently, often in a single visit, while managing your own workload.

The role emphasizes safe working practices, excellent customer service, and proactive problem solving, with a focus on delivering right-first-time results.

Qualifications

• Experienced in flooring and multi-trade repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Commitment to safe working practices and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out flooring repairs and installations across various materials.
• Diagnose faults and determine effective repair solutions.
• Complete associated multi-trade tasks to ensure work is finished right first time.
• Deliver excellent customer service, keeping residents informed and satisfied.
• Maintain tools, materials and vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient use.

Skills

Flooring

Multi-trade repairs

Independent worker

Problem solving

Safety and customer service

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi Trade Floorer to join our team, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to our residents. This role involves carrying out a wide range of flooring works, diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently, often in a single visit.

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi Trade Floorer to join our team, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services to our residents. This role involves carrying out a wide range of flooring works, diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently, often in a single visit.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out flooring repairs and installations across a variety of materials.
• Diagnose faults and determine the most effective repair solution.
• Complete associated multi-trade tasks to ensure work is finished right first time.
• Deliver excellent customer service, keeping residents informed and ensuring satisfaction.
• Maintain tools, materials and vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient use.
• Accurately record work completed, materials used and time taken using provided systems.

About You

• Experienced in flooring and general multi-trade repairs.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Committed to safe working practices and excellent customer service.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.
• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Enhanced DBS Check
• Qualifications Check
• 5 years of Referencing