General Builder

TipTopJob; Godalming; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled General Builder to join their dedicated Estate Department. This role involves a variety of construction and maintenance tasks across a beautiful school campus, contributing to the upkeep of its historic and modern buildings. The ideal candidate will possess multi-trade skills and relevant qualifications, ensuring efficient project management while adhering to health and safety protocols. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive community, where your contributions will enhance the learning environment for students and staff alike.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Cash Health Plan

Eye test reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

School fee remission

Membership of the School Sports Centre

Free lunches

Free on-site parking

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple construction projects.
• Relevant trade qualifications and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform building and roofing construction and maintenance tasks.
• Assist with maintenance issues and work closely with trades.
• Maintain a safe and tidy environment around the school.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Relevant trade qualifications

Project management

Clean driving licence

Job description

Location: Godalming, Surrey

Salary: A GBP 33,500 per annum

Our client's school is beautiful and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent 250-acre site near Godalming in Surrey in 1872. Few schools can offer such a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning, and the school community is very strong, with excellent relationships between pupils and staff.

The Role

Reporting to the Fabric Maintenance Manager, the General Builder will be required to work efficiently and professionally to deliver an excellent service to the Estate Department and the wider School community. The School has a wide range of buildings and interior finishes from late Victorian to modern architecture. The successful candidate will contribute their skills and efforts to the Estate Department to support its functions within the school.

Main Duties

1. The role requires being a good all-rounder and working on various in-house projects.
2. Undertaking building and roofing construction and maintenance tasks as required.
3. Carrying out routine duties such as clearing drains, gutters, and roofs.
4. Working closely with trades to ensure work orders are processed within designated timescales.
5. Reporting and reacting to maintenance issues and assisting other trades as needed.
6. Transporting and delivering materials around the site for your tasks and others in the Estate Department.
7. Assisting with the assembly and support of access and manual handling equipment.
8. Understanding relevant roles and site-specific Health and Safety protocols, including COSHH, PUWER, and working at height.
9. Reporting Health and Safety concerns to the Fabric Maintenance Manager.
10. Escorting contractors around the School when required.
11. Working independently on designated maintenance tasks.
12. Performing other tasks as assigned by the Fabric Maintenance Manager and other Estate Department Managers.
13. Maintaining a safe, clean, and tidy environment around pupils, staff, and visitors, and protecting the fabric of the School buildings.
14. Potentially working for other members of the Estate Department as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Multi-trade skills.
2. Relevant trade qualifications and/or experience.
3. Proven experience managing multiple projects of various sizes and types.
4. A valid, clean driving licence.

Benefits

1. Occupational pension scheme.
2. Death in service benefit up to age 70 (if not included in pension).
3. Private medical insurance (eligibility dependent).
4. Cash Health Plan by Medicash.
5. Eye test reimbursement and contribution towards corrective eyewear.
6. Personal Accident insurance.
7. Employee Assistance Programme.
8. School fee remission (eligibility dependent).
9. Membership of the School Sports Centre.
10. Reduced subscription for the School's 9-hole golf course.
11. Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility dependent).
12. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice (eligibility dependent).
13. Free lunches during working hours.
14. Free on-site parking.
15. Invitations to school events.
16. Access to the School Library.
17. Professional development opportunities.

If you believe you are a suitable candidate, please apply accordingly.