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Building Surveying Technician -Responsive Mason (Roofing)
| Posting date: | 20 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,024 to £35,745 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | Based in Tiverton but working in the Mid Devon area |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mid Devon District Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2024126 |
Summary
We are looking to expand our already successful Building Services Team by recruiting an enthusiastic new team member within our commercial adaptations team.
We would consider any combination of trade skills; however proof of knowledge and experience in the roofing trades would be advantageous.
The housing repairs team prides itself on being a great place to work, and as such, we are keen to ensure that we get the right person for the role, and also that we are right for you. Many of our team here celebrating 10, 20, 30, even nearly 40 years with the Council Repairs service, which we believe is reflective of the supportive and friendly feel of the team. Flexible working also suits a great work-life balance.
Applicants must have a full driving licence, and be customer and quality focused. The successful candidate may also be required to be part of the out of hour’s emergency service.
At Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton our benefits include:
• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Discounted leisure memberships
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Monday to Friday
• Free parking at site
As a Building Surveying Technician your duties will include but are not limited to:
• To carry out works in an efficient and effective manner, minimising non-productive time wherever possible and reporting to the Area Technical Officer any difficulties encountered with any productivity problem.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken including electronic job tickets, updating and timesheets and other required paperwork.
• To assist your line manager with surveying of jobs key to your trade skillset including diagnosing faults and diligently undertake all core and other trade works, as instructed, ensuring that the quality of work meets the highest standards and that targets are achieved.
• To assist the commercial services /responsive repairs manager with the provision of building surveys, measured surveys, estimates and quotations key to your trade skillset.
• To carry out HHSRS surveys when required within our housing stock.
• Responsive roofing tasks could include: Diagnosis and leak tracing, responsive roofing repairs (tile, slate, cement, vertical tiles), vented roof tiles, partial batten, felt and roof replacement, flat roof repairs/replacement, corrugated roof sheet repair/replacement, full roof replacement.
At Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you:
• City & Guilds / NVQ 2/3 in core trade
• Experience in trade skills
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Housing Maintenance and/or experience of property and construction in the Social Housing sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, such as report writing
• Familiar with new related technology and hand held computers/tablets
• Able to work at height safely and confidently. This may involve inspections or very minor repairs off ladders / scalers or Easi-Dec type systems, through to larger repairs or renewals from tower scaffold or full scaffold.
Please ensure you read the full job description before applying. To find out more information about Mid Devon District Council please visit: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/
For any questions or for an informal conversation regarding the position of Building Surveying Technician working across Mid Devon based from Tiverton, please contact Rosie Wills via email rwills@middevon.gov.uk or phone 01884 233002
We would consider any combination of trade skills; however proof of knowledge and experience in the roofing trades would be advantageous.
The housing repairs team prides itself on being a great place to work, and as such, we are keen to ensure that we get the right person for the role, and also that we are right for you. Many of our team here celebrating 10, 20, 30, even nearly 40 years with the Council Repairs service, which we believe is reflective of the supportive and friendly feel of the team. Flexible working also suits a great work-life balance.
Applicants must have a full driving licence, and be customer and quality focused. The successful candidate may also be required to be part of the out of hour’s emergency service.
At Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton our benefits include:
• Competitive hourly rate of pay
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Discounted leisure memberships
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Monday to Friday
• Free parking at site
As a Building Surveying Technician your duties will include but are not limited to:
• To carry out works in an efficient and effective manner, minimising non-productive time wherever possible and reporting to the Area Technical Officer any difficulties encountered with any productivity problem.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken including electronic job tickets, updating and timesheets and other required paperwork.
• To assist your line manager with surveying of jobs key to your trade skillset including diagnosing faults and diligently undertake all core and other trade works, as instructed, ensuring that the quality of work meets the highest standards and that targets are achieved.
• To assist the commercial services /responsive repairs manager with the provision of building surveys, measured surveys, estimates and quotations key to your trade skillset.
• To carry out HHSRS surveys when required within our housing stock.
• Responsive roofing tasks could include: Diagnosis and leak tracing, responsive roofing repairs (tile, slate, cement, vertical tiles), vented roof tiles, partial batten, felt and roof replacement, flat roof repairs/replacement, corrugated roof sheet repair/replacement, full roof replacement.
At Mid Devon District Council, Tiverton we value: Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you:
• City & Guilds / NVQ 2/3 in core trade
• Experience in trade skills
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Housing Maintenance and/or experience of property and construction in the Social Housing sector
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, such as report writing
• Familiar with new related technology and hand held computers/tablets
• Able to work at height safely and confidently. This may involve inspections or very minor repairs off ladders / scalers or Easi-Dec type systems, through to larger repairs or renewals from tower scaffold or full scaffold.
Please ensure you read the full job description before applying. To find out more information about Mid Devon District Council please visit: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/
For any questions or for an informal conversation regarding the position of Building Surveying Technician working across Mid Devon based from Tiverton, please contact Rosie Wills via email rwills@middevon.gov.uk or phone 01884 233002