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Groundworker/Multi trade
| Posting date: | 03 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,522.00 to £36,990.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2025 |
| Location: | East Midlands, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nottingham Community Housing Association |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Salary: 34,522.00 - 36,990.00
Location: Nottingham/Leicester
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 13/04/2025 23:59
The Vacancy
Our in-house maintenance team offer a wide variety of services including repairs, responsive maintenance, adaptations, bespoke building refurbishments, gas & electrical services, painting and void management. Keeping on top of the maintenance of our vast portfolio of housing is no mean feat, and this is where you come in…
We are looking for a Groundworker Multi-Trade to undertake external maintenance and repair works to NCHA properties including but not limited to, landscaping, paths, driveways, car parks, repointing, bricklaying and rendering. Maintaining and repairing of boundaries including building and repairing walls and all types of fencing Maintain drainage systems, including surveys and any associated remedial works including excavation and replacement.
As a Groundworker Multi-Trade, you will at times be required to undertake other minor repairs which include basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering. Prepare, handle, use and dispose of materials/substances in the correct manner.
You will liaise with and support other teams in the delivery and completion of repairs and maintenance works as required and in accordance with agreed targets and procedures. You are responsible for making sure all activities are carried out in a safe, suitable manner, minimising risk at all times.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant construction trade qualification or extensive demonstrable experience. They will have extensive demonstrable experience of groundworks including excavation works, laying and repairing paths, kerbs and driveways. They will have demonstrable experience of drainage works, including completing full drainage surveys, unblocking, repairing and replacing drains. Also, experience of brickworks including repointing, bricklaying and rendering. Demonstrable experience of erecting and repairing all types of fencing and experience of work involving basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering.
Experience of working in social housing is desirable and excellent demonstrable customer service skills is a must. They must be a problem solver, able to work on their own initiative but must also be an effective team member.
The working hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:30, Friday 8:00 - 3:30 We provide a 24hr, 7 day a week service, the post holder will be expected to be able to participate in the standby/call-out rota as necessary to cover emergency out of hour’s repairs
The successful candidate will be issued with a company vehicle, mobile device and all power tools will be provided.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UK’s best places to work? This year, we were officially ranked as the 41st UK’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work UK. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work
The Company
We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.
Some Benefits
Wellbeing
plan
NCHA
pension
Free DBS
checks
£250 referral bonus
Generous annual
leave
Free healthcare
cash plan
Company social
events
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
Free training and development
Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes
Location: Nottingham/Leicester
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 13/04/2025 23:59
The Vacancy
Our in-house maintenance team offer a wide variety of services including repairs, responsive maintenance, adaptations, bespoke building refurbishments, gas & electrical services, painting and void management. Keeping on top of the maintenance of our vast portfolio of housing is no mean feat, and this is where you come in…
We are looking for a Groundworker Multi-Trade to undertake external maintenance and repair works to NCHA properties including but not limited to, landscaping, paths, driveways, car parks, repointing, bricklaying and rendering. Maintaining and repairing of boundaries including building and repairing walls and all types of fencing Maintain drainage systems, including surveys and any associated remedial works including excavation and replacement.
As a Groundworker Multi-Trade, you will at times be required to undertake other minor repairs which include basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering. Prepare, handle, use and dispose of materials/substances in the correct manner.
You will liaise with and support other teams in the delivery and completion of repairs and maintenance works as required and in accordance with agreed targets and procedures. You are responsible for making sure all activities are carried out in a safe, suitable manner, minimising risk at all times.
The ideal candidate will have a relevant construction trade qualification or extensive demonstrable experience. They will have extensive demonstrable experience of groundworks including excavation works, laying and repairing paths, kerbs and driveways. They will have demonstrable experience of drainage works, including completing full drainage surveys, unblocking, repairing and replacing drains. Also, experience of brickworks including repointing, bricklaying and rendering. Demonstrable experience of erecting and repairing all types of fencing and experience of work involving basic plumbing, basic joinery and patch plastering.
Experience of working in social housing is desirable and excellent demonstrable customer service skills is a must. They must be a problem solver, able to work on their own initiative but must also be an effective team member.
The working hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 4:30, Friday 8:00 - 3:30 We provide a 24hr, 7 day a week service, the post holder will be expected to be able to participate in the standby/call-out rota as necessary to cover emergency out of hour’s repairs
The successful candidate will be issued with a company vehicle, mobile device and all power tools will be provided.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
Did you know NCHA was officially ranked as one of the UK’s best places to work? This year, we were officially ranked as the 41st UK’s Best Workplace™ by Great Place to Work UK. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say it is a great place to work
The Company
We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.
Some Benefits
Wellbeing
plan
NCHA
pension
Free DBS
checks
£250 referral bonus
Generous annual
leave
Free healthcare
cash plan
Company social
events
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
Free training and development
Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.