Groundworker/Multi trade

Groundworker/Multi Trade

Nottingham/Leicester

£34,522 - £36,990

Our in-house maintenance team offers a wide variety of services including repairs, responsive maintenance, adaptations, bespoke building refurbishments, gas & electrical services, painting, and void management. Keeping on top of the maintenance of our vast portfolio of housing is no mean feat, and this is where you come in.

We are looking for a Groundworker Multi-Trade to undertake external maintenance and repair works to NCHA properties including but not limited to landscaping, paths, driveways, car parks, repointing, bricklaying, and rendering. This includes maintaining and repairing boundaries, building and repairing walls, and all types of fencing, as well as maintaining drainage systems, including surveys and any associated remedial works such as excavation and replacement.

As a Groundworker Multi-Trade, you will at times be required to undertake other minor repairs which include basic plumbing, basic joinery, and patch plastering. You will also prepare, handle, use, and dispose of materials/substances in the correct manner.

You will liaise with and support other teams in the delivery and completion of repairs and maintenance works as required and in accordance with agreed targets and procedures. You are responsible for ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe and suitable manner, minimizing risk at all times.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant construction trade qualification or extensive demonstrable experience. They will have extensive experience in groundworks including excavation works, laying and repairing paths, kerbs, and driveways. Additionally, they will have experience in drainage works, including completing full drainage surveys, unblocking, repairing, and replacing drains, as well as experience in brickworks including repointing, bricklaying, and rendering. Experience in erecting and repairing all types of fencing and work involving basic plumbing, basic joinery, and patch plastering is also required.

Experience of working in social housing is desirable, and excellent demonstrable customer service skills are a must. The candidate must be a problem solver, able to work on their own initiative, but also be an effective team member.

The working hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:30, and Friday 8:00 - 3:30. We provide a 24hr, 7-day a week service, and the post holder will be expected to participate in the standby/call-out rota as necessary to cover emergency out-of-hours repairs.

The successful candidate will be issued with a company vehicle, mobile device, and all power tools will be provided.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic, and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.