Multi-Skilled Technician - Joiner

The Guinness Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 25-27 days

Pension (9% match)

Life cover 3x salary

Health plan options

Eye care vouchers

Benefits portal

Travel season ticket loan

Car lease scheme

Job summary

The Guinness Partnership is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician - Joiner to join our Essex team. You will deliver responsive repairs and general multi-skilled work, with additional Plumbing skills advantageous. The role is permanent, 40 hours per week, on-site in Essex, with a rota for out-of-hours callouts.

The successful candidate must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in the primary trade and reside in Essex. A full UK driving licence is essential and a basic DBS will be provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent.
• Competence in primary trade with ability to perform multiple trades.
• Experience in customer-focused social housing environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade tasks including basic plumbing, tiling, joinery, groundwork and flooring.
• Provide responsive repairs and maintain high-quality service.
• Work as part of a rota, including out-of-hours callouts.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Tiling

Groundwork

Mould treatment

Flooring

Time management

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in trade

Job description

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION

About Us Guinness Property provides repairs and maintenance services to The Guinness Partnership. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure that our residents' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.

About the role

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Technician - Joiner to join our Essex team, delivering responsive repairs and general multi-skilled work. Additional skills in Plumbing are advantageous for this role.

This is a permanent role, working 40 hours per week covering the hours between 8am - 7pm Monday - Friday plus Saturday morning. The later shift and Saturday morning working is delivered on a rota basis. The role also includes participation in an out-of-hours callout rota, which comes with an additional payment. To ensure timely access to our residents, the successful candidate must live within the Essex area. A full UK manual driving licence is essential. A basic DBS check is required, which will be paid for by Guinness.

Essential requirements of the role

You must be able to demonstrate competence within your primary trade, with the ability to carry out various multi-trade tasks such as basic plumbing, tiling, joinery, groundwork, mould washes/treatment and flooring installation. Experience of working in a customer-focused environment, ideally within the social housing sector, with a consistent track record of delivering high quality service. Proven ability to work methodically, achieve targets, follow agreed procedures and accurately record information. Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating organisational and time management skills. Ability to carry out physical tasks and apply products that remove and treat damp and mould, in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines. Ability to operate safely, considering any environmental circumstances and possible risks.

Essential Qualifications:

NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or an equivalent recognised competency in the primary trade.

BenefitsHolidays:

We offer 25 - 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years' service, capped at 4 days).

Competitive Pension Scheme:

We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.

Benefits Portal:

We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.

Performance Pay:

Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility

Life Assurance:

For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death

Health Plan Options:

There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade

VDU/DSE:

Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work

Additional benefits include:

Access to the Finance wellbeing portalProfessional subscription annual paymentTravel season ticket loanCar lease schemeJBRP1_UKTJ