Multi Trade Operative

Job Title: Multi Trade Operative

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £39,080.97 per annum

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, full time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Dartford, Kent

We are looking for an experienced Multi Trade Operative (Plumbing/Carpentry) to carry out general multi trade works for planned maintenance upgrades, including kitchens and bathrooms. Sites will be mainly customers' properties across the organisation. The successful candidate will receive a van, fuel card and all PPE.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general multi trade activities including painting, decorating, tiling, plastering, routine carpentry and plumbing tasks in accordance with performance specifications.
• Ensure works comply with Building Regulations Approved Documents and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Work flexibly as part of a team to deliver annual component replacement targets.
• Place and manage jobs via One Serve, meeting system requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain, replenish and keep records of materials issued for van stock on One Serve.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures and processes at all times, ensuring responsibilities are understood and communicated.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service standards and a proactive work ethic to avoid complaints.
• Carry out other duties as deemed necessary by the line manager, with full training and supervision where required.
• Comply with Equal Opportunities, Diversity, and the data protection act.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required.

Person Specification Essential

• Experience within the construction sector.
• Good understanding of legislation in maintenance and property management.
• Good standard of education.
• Good customer service skills.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Self motivated, assertive and confident.

Desirable

• Proven track record of problem solving, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
• Resilience and readiness to take responsibility.
• Housing and/or buildings knowledge.
• NVQ 2 or NVQ 3 qualifications in painting and decorating, plastering, and/or tiling.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous pension.
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working options.
• Investment in learning, personal development and technology.
• Other benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are inclusive and value diversity in all its forms. Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants declaring a disability. If you meet the minimum requirements for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Riverside is one of the UK's leading not for profit social housing and regeneration organisations, owning or managing around 75,000 homes. The organisation is a leading provider of supported housing services for those affected by homelessness and has plans to build over 15,000 affordable homes in the next decade.