Trades Persons Required for Our Portsmouth City Council Housing Repairs Contract
We have exciting opportunities for the following trades to join our dynamic team of Trades Persons based in Portsmouth:
Carpenter Multi
Plumber Multi
Painter and Decorator
Plasterer
Groundworker
Roofer
Labourer
These full time, permanent positions are well suited to individuals that are looking for local work / job security / regular pay / great team ethos.
OUR COMPANY BENEFITS
- 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
- We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
- Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
- You will be issued your own company vehicle and fuel card
- Full uniform and safety equipment is provided
- Access to a tool loan for all trade staff
- Refer a Friend scheme
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Undertake responsive and routine repairs and void repairs to Portsmouth City Council’s Housing and Corporate Assets stock. You will be working in all of PCC’s property portfolio including, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage and Museums
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable for the quality of workmanship
- Methods used to affect the repair.
- Safety of yourself and those around whilst the repair is undertaken, and safe disposal of waste
- Polite and Professional approach
- Respectful of property you work in.
- Safe and Considerate Driving.
- Able to diagnose and complete a cost effective repair.
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Be comfortable with working in a social housing environment engaging with residents and representatives of Portsmouth City Council.
- Have an organised approach to meet the demands of your workloads completing repairs in an effective and timely manner.
- Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
- NVQ Level 2 or above will be required for relevant trades.
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment would be preferred.
A full, clean current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join our team, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.
Our Company values
We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:
Present a professional appearance at all times.
Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times.
Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.
Deliver a high standard of work at all times