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…
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake external maintenance and repair works to NCHA properties including landscaping, paths, driveways, car parks, repointing, bricklaying and rendering.
* Maintain and repair boundaries including building, repairing walls and all types of fencing.
* Maintain drainage systems, including surveys and any associated remedial works, such as excavation and replacement.
* Perform minor repairs which include basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering, as required.
* Prepare, handle, use and dispose of materials/substances in the correct manner.
* Liaise with and support other teams in the delivery and completion of repairs and maintenance works, in accordance with agreed targets and procedures.
* Ensure all activities are carried out in a safe, suitable manner, minimising risk at all times.
Qualifications
* Relevant construction trade qualification or extensive demonstrable experience.
* Extensive demonstrable experience of groundworks including excavation works, laying and repairing paths, kerbs and driveways.
* Demonstrable experience of drainage works, including completing full drainage surveys, unblocking, repairing and replacing drains.
* Experience of brickworks including repointing, bricklaying and rendering.
* Demonstrable experience of erecting and repairing all types of fencing.
* Experience of basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering.
* Experience working in social housing is desirable and excellent customer service skills are a must.
* Problem solver, able to work on own initiative and an effective team member.
Working Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 4:30, Friday 8:00 – 3:30. The post holder will be expected to participate in the standby/call‑out rota as necessary to cover emergency out‑of‑hours repairs.
Benefits
* Company vehicle provided.
* Mobile device provided.
* All power tools provided.
Equal Employment Opportunity
NCHA strives to be a welcoming and inclusive employer. We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQ+ communities, and women, who are currently under‑represented within our workforce and specifically within our Property services department.
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