Job Description
The Role\n\nDue to continuous success here at Fortem, we are currently recruiting for a Plasterer Multi to join our Damp and Mould team in Birmingham. You'll need to be competent in multiple trades, with a specific focus on plastering. This is a permanent role and the core working hours are 8am-4:30pm.\n\nThe Customer\n\nYou will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council.
This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.\n\nDuties and Responsibilities\n\nPlasterer Multi responsibilities will include:\n\nCarry out repairs and maintenance tasks on Social Housing properties, ensuring all work meets high-quality standards.\nTake ownership of assigned work, aiming to resolve issues on the first visit to minimise repeat visits and disruptions.\nComplete all tasks within allocated budgets and timelines to maintain operational efficiency.\nOperate in accordance with company Health and Safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.\nKeep up to date with the latest technical advancements and legal requirements relevant to your areas of expertise.\nExecute duties with minimal supervision whilst maintaining professionalism and a strong commitment to quality.
\n\nWhat You Will Need\n\nThe Plasterer Multi will meet the following criteria:\n\nEssential Criteria\n\n* Previous experience in a Plasterer role\n\n* Full, clean driving licence (maximum 5 points)\n\nDesirable Criteria\n\n* Social housing experience\n\nBenefits\n\nPlasterer Multi Benefits:\n\n* We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes\n* PPE provided \n* Overtime and call outs available\n* Eligible for bonus up to 5%\n* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)\n* Pay review every year\n* 26 weeks full pay maternity leave\n* 8 weeks full pay paternity leave\n* Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee\n* Private pension\n* Life Insurance\n* Private healthcare and dental care\n* Cycle-to-work scheme\n* Retail and mobile phone provider discounts \n* Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms\n* Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System\n\nWho We Are\n\nEstablished in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home.\n\nFortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.\n\nFortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes.\n\nFortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.\n\nWe are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
\n\nPlease apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.\n\nNote for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable