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Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives, and you'll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.
We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 82,000 homes and over 210,000 customers across London and the South.
We're currently recruiting for a General Builder to join our External Works Team in the Dorsetarea.
This role involves time on the road, so we will provide you with a van and fuel card together with:
- £335 yearly Tool Allowance
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Uniform & PPE
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- iPhone and iPadÂ
- Wellbeing discounts including discounted shopping & cycling scheme
- Generous pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
- Opportunity to increase your salary with overtime and call out
What you'll do:
As a Builder you'll carry out all forms of external general building repairs and maintenance across our homes as part of our Places Impact Team.
- Digging underground drainage, repairing collapsed pipework and installing soakaways.
- Roofing and roof repairs, roof problem solving, assessing roof integrity and guttering repairs.
- Re-pointing, minor rendering, tiling and cement works
- All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
- Laying self-levelling compound, flooring and floor tiles
- Repairing brickwork and blockwork.
What you'll need:
Ideally, you'll have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade OR have proven experience working in the trade. You will have experience of working in both occupied and empty premises and be able to demonstrate good customer service skills.Â
What else do you need to know?
- This is a full-time role
- Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving license with a minimum of 2 years driving
- This role is subject to a satisfactory license check, essential qualifications check and a basic disclosure.
