Workshop Recruitment are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking Labourer with a can-do attitude and highly flexible approach to support in the delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance works to domestic properties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the quality of workmanship, method used to affect the repair, safety of yourself and those around whilst the repair is undertaken and safe disposal of waste ensuring you are environmentally conscious.
• To take reasonable care of the tools and equipment that you will be provided.
• Be willing and learn to carry out minor groundwork and roofing works – this includes working at heights.
• Always remain polite & professional if a tenant becomes difficult, and if needed request support from your supervisor or foreman.
• Always be prepared to receive and issue clean information when interacting with the Operations Centre ensuring you have the full details of what you have done, and that the Operations Centre has received all details pertinent to the job including the materials used.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy and ensure all waste is removed from properties safely and disposed of in the correct way.
• Be prepared to be trained in Asbestos removal and PASMA to erect towers when required.
• Ensure all paperwork and transfer notes are passed to the office in a timely manner and not left in your van or lost.
• Ensure your Van is clean and tidy with ease of access to tools, equipment, and any van stock always.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
• Remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want.
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety.
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritizing and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Full Driving Licence.
• A DBS check is required before commencing of role.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 2yrs + experience working as a Labourer/Handyperson within the construction industry.