Your newpany
A constructionpany based in Swansea that provides a service to ensure all older people are supported to live in a safe, warm and secure home as independently as possible for as long as possible.
Your new role
Handy person
Full - Time (37 hours per week), willing to work outside normal hours to cover emergency repairs.
Job purpose:
The provision of a high quality handyperson service to Care & Repair clients.
To undertake all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance for clients.
To provide rapid response support and assistance with home safety checks, general repairs, minor adaptations, installation of aids and adaptation equipment such as grab rails, key safes.
This role requires a high standard of work at all times andpliance with all Health and Safety requirements relating to any particular task. Work in close cooperation with other members of Care & Repair and support the organisation's’ aims and objectives in relation to safety, profitability, quality and growth.
The main works within this role will be groundworks – concrete steps, pathways, ramps, walls and galvanised steel handrails as well as fitting other aids mopstick handrails, grabrails, shower seats, Keysafes etc.
What you'll need to succeed
1 year's previous handyperson experience or working in the construction industry as a skilled operative
You must be a time-served tradesperson or have achieved a recognised apprenticeship and have gained relevant construction experience as evidenced by a City & Guilds or NVQ diploma equivalent.
Adopt and proactively demonstrate the Organisation’s Behaviours, which include“ A Positive Can-Do Attitude” and “Integrity.”
Good verbalmunication skills
Able to work as part of a team
Able tomunicate and work with clients
Able to plan and prioritise workload, purchasing and arranging delivery of materials
Able to work under pressure
Good all-round tradesperson
Knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical and decorating repair procedures
Awareness of health and hygiene procedures
Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to relate well to others
Self-motivation
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
Knowledge of COSHH regulations
Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and precautions
Working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation
A sound and demonstrable knowledge of good building practices applicable to domestic renovation and adaptation.
Experience working with other building professionals such as local Planning Officers, Building Control Surveyors, Structural Engineers etc.
Goodputer skills, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets
A flexible approach to work and ability to act on your own initiative
Good interpersonal and written and verbalmunication skills
Amitment to customer care and providing a high-quality service
Good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines
Own transport and clean driving licence
A basic understanding andmitment to equal opportunities
Organisational skills.
Time management skills.
Professionalism
Good verbal and writtenmunication skills, including report writing.
Awareness of equal opportunities and ability to work in a non-discriminatory way.
Ability to prioritise and manage work effectively.
Ability to work independently and proactively, with the ability to consult wherever necessary.
Ability toplete work on my own initiative.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Problem-solving skills
Understanding of confidentiality.
Ability to represent the organisation professionally
Openness, honesty, integrity and credibility.
The post holder will be required to meet the requirements for a satisfactory safeguarding check.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
DESIRABLEAbility to speak WelshTime served trades person or SVQ 2 in Built Environment or equivalent
What you'll get in return