Salary: Competitive Bonus Excellent Benefits Including Van & Fuel Card
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £23.31 per hour (umbrella CIS or PAYE), permanent after 12 weeks
Role Overview:Carrying out responsive plumbing repairs and multi-skilled maintenance works across social housing properties for Stonewater across the South West region. Working as part of the Fortem repairs and maintenance team, ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally, and to a high standard with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsive plumbing repairs and maintenance
Basic carpentry and general multi-trade works
Completing first-time fix repairs within agreed timescales
Working in occupied social housing properties
Advising supervisors when additional trades are required
Working collaboratively with other operatives on projects
Recording and submitting accurate job information using PDA devices
Ordering and managing materials efficiently
Providing excellent customer service to tenants and client representatives
Complying with Health & Safety and safeguarding policies at all times
Operating company vehicles in line with occupational road risk proceduresRequirements:
NVQ / City & Guilds qualification in Plumbing, Carpentry, or equivalent
Qualified by experience candidates will also be considered
Multi-trade maintenance experience
Social housing experience preferred
Full UK driving licence with no driving bans in the last 5 years
Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
Good communication and organisational skills
Comfortable using PDA/smartphone technology for job updatesBenefits:
Company van and fuel card
Power tools provided
Bonus scheme up to 5%
25 days holiday bank holidays birthday off (34 days total)
Annual pay review
26 weeks full pay maternity leave
8 weeks full pay paternity leave
Discounted gym memberships
Up to £3,000 colleague referral bonus
In-house learning and development programmes
Private pension scheme
Life assurance
Dental care and private healthcare
Cycle-to-work scheme
Mobile phone provider discounts
Employee discounts and assistance programmeAbout the Company:Fortem, part of the Willmott Dixon Group, is a leading property solutions provider delivering repairs, maintenance, voids, planned works, and decarbonisation services across the UK. Working in partnership with Stonewater, Fortem manages over 7,500 homes across the South West and is committed to delivering high-quality services while improving communities and creating better places to live and work
Salary description
£22.00 - £25.00 per hour