Multi Trader

(Plumber Multi Trades - Required) (Carpenter Multi Trades - Required)

Pay: £27.12 per hour self-employed (CIS) OR £20.42 per hour PAYE.
Location: RG & GU Postcode areas to be covered.
***Van, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, lone working device and all PPE provided***
Own tools required
Hours: Mon- Fri 8am to 5pm
Duration: 3 to 4 months of temping with a permanent offer of employment Temp to Perm

Reed Recruitment have exciting opportunities with a reputable social housing provider, for Carpenter Multi Traders, and also for Plumber Multi Traders to cover the RG postcodes & GU Postcodes.

Working in a social housing environment, you will undertake Carpentry OR Plumbing repairs, installations and maintenance work, as well as any other general remedial building maintenance tasks such as patch plastering, painting etc

Your responsibilities will include:

Identify and undertake work associated to your main trade discipline and associated work as directed
Carry out multi-skill activity (trade work not attached to your core skill) as required and within competency
Receive, plan and complete job orders on time and to quality
Use of information systems and information technology
Undertake essential reinstatement work as necessary to ensure premises are left in a safe secure and weather tight condition
Ensure that vehicle stocks are maintained and accounted for
Report any hazards or unsafe practices to your supervisor
Act in a professional manner always
Ensure protective clothing and Health and Safety equipment provided is used correctly and when required, in accordance with risk assessments
Follow agreed procedures when working in occupied properties to ensure resident safety and security
Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues / clients / customers and work as part of a team

What you will need to succeed

We are looking for someone who believes in working together as part of a team, who shares our client's values and is friendly and positive.The successful candidate will have:

Experience of reactive repairs within a social housing/residential setting advantageous.
Have the skills to install, maintain and repair.
Have excellent communication and customer service skills

The following qualifications or equivalent qualifications are essential.

Ideally a qualification in either Carpentry OR Plumbing - or have at least 5 years relevant time-served experience.
A Full UK Clean Driving License
All workers will be subject to a Standard DBS being conducted