Void Labourer/ Driver

Fortus Recruitment Group; Drayton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Opportunity to join growing team

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is recruiting for a Void Labourer / Driver to join an in-house repairs and maintenance team. You will carry out labouring duties, clear void properties, and assist with property preparation for new tenants.

The role requires a Full UK Driving Licence, a basic DBS check, and a practical understanding of health and safety. It offers a permanent position with a company vehicle and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in labouring, construction or property maintenance.
• Confident using basic hand tools.
• Good understanding of site health and safety procedures.
• Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills for updating job information.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general labouring duties across void properties.
• Clear properties, gardens, lofts, and sheds.
• Load, unload and dispose of waste and materials.
• Collect and deliver tools, materials and equipment using a company vehicle.
• Support trades operatives with strip out works and property preparation.
• Remove fixtures and fittings and complete basic making good.

Skills

Labouring

Basic hand tools

Teamwork

Health & safety

Basic IT

Job description

Void Labourer / Driver

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs and maintenance industry.

An established housing association is looking for a Void Labourer / Driver to join their in-house repairs and maintenance team. This is a permanent opportunity supporting the delivery of void property works, helping to prepare homes for new tenants by carrying out property clearances, material deliveries and general labouring duties.

The Role:

• Carry out general labouring duties across void properties


• Clear properties, gardens, lofts, sheds and external areas ready for refurbishment


• Load, unload and safely dispose of waste, materials and unwanted items


• Collect and deliver tools, materials and equipment using a company vehicle


• Support trades operatives with strip out works and property preparation


• Remove fixtures, fittings, floor coverings and redundant materials


• Complete basic making good, cleaning and tidying tasks


• Assist with stock control and ensure operatives have the materials they need


• Keep properties, vehicles and work areas clean, safe and organised


• Report any health and safety concerns, property defects or additional works required


• Update job information accurately using mobile devices or paperwork


• Provide a professional and courteous service when dealing with customers and colleagues


• Work flexibly across voids and responsive repairs as required

What We\'re Looking For:

• Experience working in a labouring, construction or property maintenance role


• Confident using basic hand tools


• Good understanding of manual handling and site safety


• Able to work well as part of a team and follow instructions


• Good organisational and communication skills


• Flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing workloads


• Basic IT skills for updating job information


• Respectful and professional attitude when working within customers\' homes

Requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence


• Willingness to undertake a Basic DBS check


• Good understanding of health and safety procedures

Benefits:

• Company vehicle


• Ongoing training and development


• Stable, permanent position


• Pension scheme


• Holiday entitlement


• Opportunity to join a growing in-house repairs and maintenance team

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency for permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer.

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