Building Assistant - Elmwood Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours : 36 hours per week
Salary : £24,317.66 to £27,103.05 per annum + Essential car user allowance of up to £1,239 per annum
Location: Stafford
Closing date: 12th August 2024
Interviews: 19th August 2024 at Stafford
We are renowned for delivering exceptional, person centered care in premium facilities. Our commitment to high standards has led to our expansion and the need for an enthusiastic Building Assistant in Stafford where we have 89 modern apartments featuring one or two bedrooms, open plan kitchen, lounge and dining areas with accessible bathroom.
The Role:
At Wrekin Housing Group we take pride in providing top-notch safe homes that the people of our community so deserve. As a Building Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in upholding our standards of excellence.
We are looking for someone who is customer focused with people skills and enjoys working with people who need support. You will be assisting with minor plumbing, carpentry and finishes along with areas of health and safety.
If you don’t have the right level of experience, don’t worry, we will train, coach, and mentor you to become the best version of yourself.
Benefits and rewards:
Competitive salary
176 hours (equivalent to 22 days) annual leave entitlement increasing to 240 hours (equivalent to 30 days) based on length of service (plus bank holidays) along with the opportunity to buy and sell up to a weeks’ holiday
Discretionary 3 days (24 hours) for Christmas
Employer pension contribution of up to 14%
Subsidised canteen
Enhanced maternity, shared parental, adoption leave
Career break policy
Free onsite parking at various locations
Paid training
Life Assurance at 2 x annual salary
Core responsibilities:
Building safety compliance including regular checks for lighting, fire equipment, fire door, water hygiene and conducting risk assessments
Minor repairs, maintenance, and decoration such as plastering, decoration, tiling
Contractor management
Vacant house preparation
Responsible for the upkeep of the building and compliance
Flexibility to cover other locations as required
Availability of own vehicle on site
About you:
You will have basic trade skills with general DIY ability
Ability to prioritise workloads under pressure
Trade background in carpentry/plumbing/electrician/builder or similar
Adopts an open and flexible approach to working with others in the team
Problem solving skills along with good verbal communication skills
Familiar with using computer devices and emails
Experience in a similar organisation is desirable
Flexibility to cover different locations within Shropshire and Staffordshire
About us:
The Wrekin Housing Group is at the forefront of making a difference to people’s lives. As a socially minded business, we provide 13,000 homes for affordable and social rent across Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire, and Staffordshire. We have ambitious plans to grow up to 16,000 homes by 2025 and we are also an innovative and well recognised provider of care.
Alongside our growth plans we are embarking on a fundamental transformation programme to modernise how we interact with our customers, engage communities and support partners. Everyone matters at Wrekin so we are investing in our people and the systems they use to improve quality and choice across the organisation.
Our Inclusive Culture
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. All applications are considered on the requirements of the role regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, religious belief or background. Please refer to our Equal Opportunities Policy below for further information.
How to Apply:
If you would like to join our team, please click the apply now button above as we would love to receive an application from you. Alternatively drop us an email on recruitment@wrekin.com with your CV to our recruitment team who will be on hand to answer any questions.
* Please note previous applicants that have applied for a Building Assistant role in the last 3 months need not apply.
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check
Ref : WHG2392. Closing Date : 12/08/2024
- Interview Date : 19/08/2024