General Builder

STR Group Limited; Wantage; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a General Builder to join their property team in Wantage. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on both vacant and occupied homes. The role offers a competitive salary, along with a yearly tool allowance, flexible benefits, and generous holiday entitlement. Applicants should possess a relevant qualification or proven experience in building, good communication skills, and a strong health and safety mindset.

Benefits

£335 yearly Tool Allowance

£450 yearly flexible benefit pot

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Holiday buying/selling option

Wellbeing discounts

Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%

Life cover at 4x salary

Qualifications

• Experience working in both occupied and empty premises.
• Proven experience working in the trade.
• Ability to satisfy a DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general building repairs and maintenance across properties.
• Digging drainage, repairing pipework, and installing soakaways.
• Roofing repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade

Job description

General Builder - Up-to £33,000 Per Annum
We're currently recruiting for an experienced General Builder to join the property team working on vacant and occupied homes.You'll be provided with a van and fuel card to use when travelling from site to site and to and from home.
What you'll do:
As abuilder you'll carry out a variety of general building repairs and maintenance across vacant and occupied residential properties across the area.

• Digging underground drainage, repairing collapsed pipework and installing soakaways.
• Roofing and roof repairs, roof problem solving, assessing roof integrity and guttering repairs.
• Re-pointing, minor rendering, tiling and cement works.
• All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
• Laying self-levelling compound, flooring and floor tiles
• Repairing brickwork and blockwork.

Skills and Experience:

• An NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade OR have proven experience working in the trade
• You will have experience of working in both occupied and empty premises and be able to demonstrate good attitude and the ability to communicate well with residents
• Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices

Role Requirements:

• Ability to satisfy a DBS Check
• A full UK Drivers License with a minimum of 1 years driving experience

Benefits:

• £335 yearly Tool Allowance
• £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary