UPVC Repairs Operative

Job Title: UPVC Repairs Operative
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: £24.40 per hour

We have an opportunity for a UPVC Repairs Operative to join a growing Repairs team at a local housing association. This is a mobile role covering a property portfolio across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities:

Carrying out repairs and overhauls to existing UPVC windows and doors across housing stock (no new installations).
Repairing and replacing hinges, handles, locks, multi-point locking mechanisms and espagnolette bolts.
Adjusting and realigning sagging or misaligned doors and window sashes.
Replacing failed or misted double-glazed units and glazing beads where required.
Replacing worn seals, gaskets, weather strips and draught excluders.
Repairing and replacing cylinders, keeps, restrictors and door furniture.
Completing responsive repairs, planned maintenance work and follow-on repairs, aiming to fix first time wherever possible.
Ensuring all repairs are completed safely and in line with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures.
Accurately completing job records, paperwork and updates using mobile working technology.
Delivering excellent customer service and representing the organisation professionally at all times.
Building positive relationships with residents and colleagues.
Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns, property issues or health and safety risks.
Using materials, equipment and resources efficiently whilst minimising waste.Requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence (manual)Benefits:

Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform included as part of the role package.
25 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days.
Christmas closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement
Option to buy up to 5 additional days of your annual leave each year
Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
Annual performance bonus scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity and paternity benefits.
Health Cash Plan with support of everyday healthcare costs, virtual heatlh services, gym discounts and free cover for up to four dependant children.
Life assurance worth three times your salary
£200 annual flexible benefits allowance to spend through a benefits platform
Generous sick pay and income protection coverIf you have previous experience within social housing and meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply online or get in touch with Leah for further information.

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