We have a fantastic opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis in return for a competitive salary of £36613 per annum working 40 hours per week. There is also the opportunity to earn up to an additional £1328 per annum in call out payments.
Black Country Homeforce is our in-house building maintenance team that operates throughout Birmingham and the Black Country. Homeforce are responsible for delivering over £2 million worth of disabled adaptations, responsive repairs and planned maintenance such as replacement kitchens and bathrooms as well as other domestic works.
In return for joining us as our Multi-Trade Operative we can offer a range of benefits including:
24 Days Annual leave per year, plus bank holiday entitlements – so you can have a well-earned rest
Use of a company van (business use & commuting) with a company fuel card – to help you get around
Basic Power tool kit supplied – giving you the tools you need to do a good job
Uniform is provided – so you can always look your best
Staff recognition scheme – because hard work doesn’t go unnoticed
100% Annual Attendance Reward – to reward you for being there for our customers
Annual Pay Review – ensuring your pay reflects what’s happening in the market
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides free, confidential support in health, wellbeing, financial and legal matters – because sometimes, we all need a helping hand
Life assurance – In case the worst should happen
A broad learning and development programme – to help you be the best that you can be
Access to an attractive contributory pension scheme – giving you peace of mind about life after work.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the co-ordination of materials and plant in order to maximise the effectiveness of building maintenance work undertaken. The work will involve all aspects of the repair process from the initial receipt of a general works order to satisfactory completion of works on site
Specific tasks of the role include, but are not limited to:
- To execute works in accordance with trade qualifications and assist other trade operatives to fulfil their work orders
- Ensure works completed are to the highest standard and are correctly completed first time as reasonably practicable
- Participate as a multi skilled operative in the delivery of an effective out of hours’ emergency repair service on a rota system
- Ensure all KPI's are met including productivity levels, quality of work, 'right first time', recalls and appointments kept. This list is not exhaustive
- To ensure that BCHG’s Core Values and Strategic Objectives are actively promoted and worked to at all times
Skills and Experience required if you want to become our Multi Trade Operative:
- Required to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and an out-of-hours rota (additional pay)
- Hold a NVQ or C&G level 3 and a second trade related qualification
- Must have a full UK manual driving license
- The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and a six month probation period
- All staff will be expected to follow our values
About Us:
BCHG is proud to be recognised as a Times top 100 Company in The Midlands. We have over 2,100 homes across the Black Country and Birmingham and a purpose-built Residential Care Home. We support our local communities by offering free services that help individuals with self-achievement and aspiration through our career development, training and employment services.
Founded in 1974, we have grown significantly both in terms of the number of homes we rent and the breadth of other housing related services we now offer. We help thousands of customers every year making a real difference to their lives.
At Black Country Housing Group our values are not just a set of words but are at the heart of the way our organisation works and how our colleagues interact in their day-to-day activities. We are committed to developing and supporting our colleagues and have received Gold recognition from Investors in People. We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer and are always reviewing how we can be more inclusive.
If you would like to join us please click ‘Apply’ now, we’d love to hear from you!
At BCHG we are proud to be an inclusive organisation and we are committed to equal opportunity and encouraged applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."
We are happy to share we have been awarded the Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant for our commitment to supporting veterans and their families.
Reasonable adjustments will be made available should you be invited to interview