ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers homes are safe and maintained to a high standard. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a Skilled Labourer to join our Empty Homes team covering Manchester and Stockport on a full-time, permanent basis. About the role 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. This role involves clearing and cleaning out empty properties ensuring they are maintained to a high standard for re-let purposes. Once the works are completed, you will also do some painting and decorating and assist other trades where required. 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 Labourer, but you will also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide a high-quality service in compliance with relevant procedures and legislation. We are looking for a motivated individual who can: Deal with damp and mould treatments in occupied properties. Property and garden clearance. Basic ground maintenance. Assisting other members of the trades team as required. Work in a customer-focused environment within agreed performance targets. Work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information. Ability to carry out physical tasks and lift weights in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines. Demonstrate the Guinness Behaviours. Some experience in painting and decorating. A full current driving licence is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary. Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence and onboarding checks. This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. If you are interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. 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