JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Repairs and Maintenance teams play an important role in delivering our vision of providing great homes and great service. They offer vital support, ensuring that our homes are safe, warm, and dry, and where everything works; Places where our residents are proud to live.
About the role
We are looking for a Skilled Labourer to join our London team to support with the delivery of responsive repairs. The successful candidate will have excellent customer service skills and the drive to make things possible. This vacancy will be covering Camden, Hackney, Islington and the surrounding areas. This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, and there is a requirement to cover out of hours callout on a rota basis which is paid at £525 per week.
We are a customer focused organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced Skilled Labourer, but you will also have great customer service skills, a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
The successful candidate will live near Camden, Hackney or Islington to be able to reach our customer locations in a timely manner. You must have a full UK driving licence and there is a requirement for a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.
Key essential requirements of the role
You must be able to demonstrable competence within the primary trade and various multi-trade skills and experience in basic plumbing, tiling, plastering, mould washes/treatment and flooring coverings.
Experience of working in a customer focused environment and ideally within the social housing sector, where you have delivered a great service
Proven ability to work methodically, achieve targets, follow agreed procedures and accurately record information.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating organisational and time management skills.
Ability to carry out physical tasks and apply products that remove and treat damp and mould, in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
Ability to operate safely, considering any environmental circumstances and possible risks.
Essential Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the primary trade.
Guinness Property have an outstanding benefits package to reward hard work and commitment to our values, this includes:
Competitive salary of £32,815
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm on Monday - Thursday & 8:00am - 3:30pm on Friday
27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + option to buy Extra Holidays + Allowance increases with length of service
Company vehicle and fuel card for business use
Out of hours call out rota at £525 per week on call
Healthcare Cashback Plan
Pension Contributions - up to 9% matching contributions
3 x Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to face-to-face counselling, a stress helpline and tax, fitness and childcare advice.
A benefit scheme which pulls together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make savings on everyday shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, leisure and days out.
The advertised salary includes a Local Job Supplement of £4000 and a Market Supplement of £1500
Benefits
Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility
Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death
Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade
VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include:
Access to the Finance wellbeing portal
Professional subscription annual payment
Travel season ticket loan
Car lease scheme
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