Multi-Skilled Trades Operative

RG Setsquare; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Multi-Skilled Trades Operative specializing in carpentry and plumbing to provide high-quality repair services in Bracknell and surrounding areas. The role includes various responsibilities, ensuring customer satisfaction and adherence to safety standards. A NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent is required, along with a full UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform carpentry and plumbing tasks.
• Hands-on experience across various property types.
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade or time-served experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.
• Ensure work meets professional standards and regulations.
• Provide high standard customer service and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 in relevant trade

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Trades Operative
Location: Bracknell, Windsor, Slough + surrounding areas
Salary: Up to 37,425 per annum depending on experience + van + benefits
Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Purpose of the Job

To deliver an efficient, compliant, and high-quality repairs service to customers, ensuring customer satisfaction is at the heart of every job completed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of carpentry, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks to a multi-skilled level, in line with NVQ Level 2/3 in Maintenance Operations or equivalent.

• Work on both internal and external elements of properties and communal areas.

• Ensure all work meets professional standards, adhering to relevant building regulations, codes of practice, and best practices.

• Liaise effectively with customers and colleagues to keep all relevant parties informed on job progress and actions taken. Refer complex issues to the line manager.

• Provide a high standard of customer service and act as an ambassador for my client, promoting a positive image at all times.

• Comply with all health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures, including appropriate use of PPE, tools, and safe working practices.

• Aim to complete all jobs on time and to a 'first-time fix' standard wherever possible.

• Accurately apply the Schedule of Rates for costing repairs and update repair orders accordingly.

• Participate in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota as required.

• Complete all necessary paperwork and maintain accurate records in line with company procedures.

• Use smartphones and tablets to record job progress, timekeeping, and material usage accurately.

• Procure job-related materials through approved suppliers following company policies.

• Maintain an efficient van stock and carry out repairs in a cost-effective manner.

• Keep the works vehicle clean, in good condition, and report any defects to the Fleet Manager.

• Support other trades as needed to ensure a high-quality service for residents.

• Be open to multi-task working and training to expand skillsets as required.

• Use all provided tools and equipment responsibly, keeping them well-maintained and secure.

• Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role as reasonably required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Proven ability to perform a wide range of carpentry, plumbing, and other maintenance tasks to a multi-skilled level.

• Hands-on experience across various property types in carpentry and plumbing tasks.

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade (carpentry, masonry, or plumbing) or equivalent time-served experience with competency in other related trades.

• Experience working within a trade team to tight deadlines.

• Full, clean UK driving licence.

• Physically fit and capable of undertaking demanding work.

Interested?
Please call Ravi on (phone number removed) or send your up-to-date CV to (url removed).

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