Multi-Trade Specialist: Carpentry/Plumbing for Social Housing

Fortem; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

PPE and tools provided

25 days annual leave

Birthday off

Private pension

Life Insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

GP access

Referral bonus

Job summary

Fortem Solutions is recruiting a Multi Trade to join the Amplius Housing contract, covering Birmingham, Coventry and surrounding areas. The role is a 6-month fixed term contract within Repairs & Maintenance, working closely with tenants to fix issues in their homes.

The candidate will primarily perform carpentry or plumbing, with basic skills in other trades, and will operate with a company van and fuel card, supported by Supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

• Core Trade being Carpentry or Plumbing, with basic skills in multiple other trades.
• Must be able to work solo, without supervision.
• Must be able to use a tablet to receive jobs and create notes.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Complete carpentry and/or plumbing repairs to social housing properties as specified.
• Advise Supervisor when other trades are required.
• Work in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Record and submit accurate data using relevant business systems.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants and client representatives.
• Arrange purchase of materials required to deliver works efficiently.
• Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards.
• Use PDA to update progress and completion information.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Other Trades

Tools

Tablet

PDA

Job description

Fortem Solutions is recruiting a Multi Trade to join the Amplius Housing contract, covering Birmingham, Coventry and surrounding areas. The role is a 6-month fixed term contract within Repairs & Maintenance, working closely with tenants to fix issues in their homes.

The candidate will primarily perform carpentry or plumbing, with basic skills in other trades, and will operate with a company van and fuel card, supported by Supervisors as needed.