Driver/Labourer

Job Title: Driver/Labourer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Property Services

Location: London Borough of Hounslow

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 am - 4:00 pm

Salary: £32,930 per annum

We have an opportunity for a Driver/Labourer to provide a high-quality, customer-focused service, supporting a range of minor works and responsive repairs within the reactive maintenance department. This role will cover various properties across Hounslow.

Responsibilities

• Providing labour and driving support to the Repairs and Minor Works teams, carrying out duties as directed by the Planning Team, Supervisors, or Senior Management.
• Undertaking repair works, where training and competencies allow, ensuring a high standard of workmanship at all times.
• Carrying out all duties safely and in full compliance with health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and Council policies.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with planners, supervisors, and trade operatives.
• Promoting a strong customer-first approach, ensuring residents are treated with respect and consideration at all times.
• Working collaboratively with residents and partner organisations, including the voluntary sector, to support service improvements and innovative approaches to problem-solving.
• Inspecting ladders, tools, and equipment prior to use and promptly reporting any defects to a qualified operative, Supervisor, or Manager.
• Ensuring all personal protective equipment (PPE) is appropriate, in good condition, and reporting any issues immediately.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and tidy work sites upon completion of works.
• Completing before and after photographic records of repairs and accurately uploading information using a handheld device or PDA.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)

Benefits

• Company van, fuel card and uniform provided as part of the package.
• Annual pay and contract reviews
• Free on-site parking
• 23 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Free gym membership
• Staff well being benefits, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), health testing, flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• EE Rewards - 20% off phone, SIM, and mobile broadband
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.