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Maidstone (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

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£38,000


Do you have a proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance work? Then this could be the perfect job for you! We're looking for an exceptional Multi-Trade Technician who wants to make a difference and who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced repairs environment. The role will predominantly cover the County of Kent, with a base at our office in Maidstone; but will form part of a wider national directorate.

You'll become an essential member of the Direct Services department, providing a comprehensive, efficient, and responsive property repairs service for our residents. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team, supporting other technicians, operational support staff, managers, and other colleagues around the organisation, effectively from job issue through to completion of works, providing final quality assurance. You'll successfully deliver works to a high quality, as detailed within digitised orders, fulfilling our first-time fix, appointment objectives, and resident satisfaction criteria, with efficient working practices and value for money in mind always.

Please note, there is an obligation to attend scheduled, out of hour emergencies within this role.

What you'll need
  • A proven track record of working within a Direct Labour Service, where customer satisfaction is at the heart of service delivery - two years' experience is essential.
  • Capability to work alone for the majority of the time, with experience in a range of repairs, maintenance work, and day-to-day repairs (internal & external) including Fencing, Plumbing, Decorating, Carpentry, Glazing, Roofing, Groundworks, Bricklaying, and Labouring.
  • The ability to assess the risks associated with lone working and other health and safety hazards associated with the technical nature of the job.
  • Specialist knowledge of construction technology, science and materials, principles of refurbishment, surveying, measuring, and setting out.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to submit presentable and accurate paperwork including digital PDA database information as per requirements of the contract, to establish works are carried out correctly, and accurate, detailed coding and costing information is obtained.
The role is predominantly site based, but with our Hub at The Oasts in Maidstone operating as a base.

We envisage the successful applicant working 40 hours per week, 08:00 - 17:00, Monday through Friday, with out of hours being scheduled additionally via a 3-4 week rota (standby and call-out fees paid in addition to the base salary).

As this role requires you to travel across Kent and on occasion into other regions you will be supplied with a Southern Housing fleet vehicle for working purposes only. However, you will need to be over the age of 21, with a full and valid UK driving licence and a minimum 2 years driving experience to receive this benefit. Otherwise, you will be required to demonstrate an ability to travel between sites and offices across Kent and on occasion into other regions nationally. Your main power tools and equipment, plus uniform and PPE will also be provided.

In your supporting statement, please address how you meet the above criteria providing examples.

If you are passionate about your work and share our ambitions, we look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like further information, feel free to call:

Graeme Hodges

Head of Direct Services - East Sussex & Kent

T: 020 803 62222

M: 07725 736 020

E: Graeme.Hodges@Southernhousing.org.uk

Advert closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024

Interview date: w/c 18 November 2024

Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Closing date: Sun 03/11/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: 1048753
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