2 x JOINER WITH MULTI-SKILLING (Level 2)
| Posting date: | 29 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,067.00 to £32,654.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2025 |
| Location: | Blackpool, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blackpool Coastal Housing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 25/109 |
Summary
We currently have a fantastic opportunity to join our Responsive Repairs Team, within the Operations Department as a Joiner with Multi-Skills and you might be exactly who we’re looking for!
The role - Ref: 25/109
2 x JOINER WITH MULTI-SKILLING (Level 2)
Permanent
37 Hours per week
Scale 6 (£31,067 - £32,654 per annum)
The successful applicant will undertake a wide range of duties whilst providing a responsive repair, maintenance and voids service to residential properties within Blackpool.
BCH prides itself on providing excellent customer service and our teams of exceptional Operatives have a positive attitude and can-do approach that is second to none when it comes to satisfactorily meeting customer needs.
To join the team, you must possess an NVQ Level 2 construction trade skill certificate (or equivalent) in Joinery, along with experience of carrying out multi-skilling work, including tiling, patch plastering and plumbing. The ability to carry out skills outside of your specific trade area is necessary and these are detailed in the skills matrix within the Person Specification.
Excellent communication skills along with a sound knowledge of Health and Safety are essential. You will also have the ability to work as part of a team and possess accomplished organisational skills to plan and prioritise workload, working to deadlines and agreed targets. Experience of working with Housing Associations and managing repairs is desirable.
You must hold a full, current driving licence, as a company van is provided (for travel to and from work and for use during work hours only).
Please note, a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as CRB) is required for this position.
Makita power tools are supplied by BCH, however you must have your own hand tools. PDA and personal safety device supplied, (with BCH suppling the necessary training on the use of these devices).
If you have a strong customer focus and want to join an ambitious, growing organisation, we will help you to develop skills and achieve your own personal goals.
Now is an excellent time to join the repairs team at BCH, with a wide range of growing and varied projects. Come be part of our dynamic and thriving repairs and maintenance team.
Our repairs team is supported by dedicated Responsive and Voids Planners, Inspectors, Supervisors, Managers and Customer Service Advisors so you will be joining a high performing, supportive team with a joint focus on team work and excellent customer service.
We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
• Competitive rates of pay
• 26 days paid annual leave per annum, in addition to bank holidays
• Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
• Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work
• Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.
• Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support
How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!
For further information about this position please email Paul Chase, Technical Services Manager at paul.chase@bch.co.uk.
To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available.
Please ensure your application demonstrates your suitability for this position.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th June 2025, Midnight*
Interviews: Wednesday 25th June and Thursday 26th June 2025
*BCH reserves the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received to progress to interview. Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
The role - Ref: 25/109
2 x JOINER WITH MULTI-SKILLING (Level 2)
Permanent
37 Hours per week
Scale 6 (£31,067 - £32,654 per annum)
The successful applicant will undertake a wide range of duties whilst providing a responsive repair, maintenance and voids service to residential properties within Blackpool.
BCH prides itself on providing excellent customer service and our teams of exceptional Operatives have a positive attitude and can-do approach that is second to none when it comes to satisfactorily meeting customer needs.
To join the team, you must possess an NVQ Level 2 construction trade skill certificate (or equivalent) in Joinery, along with experience of carrying out multi-skilling work, including tiling, patch plastering and plumbing. The ability to carry out skills outside of your specific trade area is necessary and these are detailed in the skills matrix within the Person Specification.
Excellent communication skills along with a sound knowledge of Health and Safety are essential. You will also have the ability to work as part of a team and possess accomplished organisational skills to plan and prioritise workload, working to deadlines and agreed targets. Experience of working with Housing Associations and managing repairs is desirable.
You must hold a full, current driving licence, as a company van is provided (for travel to and from work and for use during work hours only).
Please note, a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as CRB) is required for this position.
Makita power tools are supplied by BCH, however you must have your own hand tools. PDA and personal safety device supplied, (with BCH suppling the necessary training on the use of these devices).
If you have a strong customer focus and want to join an ambitious, growing organisation, we will help you to develop skills and achieve your own personal goals.
Now is an excellent time to join the repairs team at BCH, with a wide range of growing and varied projects. Come be part of our dynamic and thriving repairs and maintenance team.
Our repairs team is supported by dedicated Responsive and Voids Planners, Inspectors, Supervisors, Managers and Customer Service Advisors so you will be joining a high performing, supportive team with a joint focus on team work and excellent customer service.
We also offer a fantastic reward and benefits package which includes:
• Competitive rates of pay
• 26 days paid annual leave per annum, in addition to bank holidays
• Attractive and flexible membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions
• An in-house wellbeing program of wellbeing, social and charitable initiatives with BCH colleagues
• Vivup - the employee benefits scheme for discounts on various high street retailers and cycle to work
• Option to join BHSF - a voluntary salary sacrifice Health Cash Plan Scheme for help with medical costs such as physiotherapy, optical, osteopathy etc.
• Option to join the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Credit Union for preferential rates on financial services
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to counselling services
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay schemes
• A wide variety of training and learning and development opportunities
• Staff Suggestion Scheme
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Occupational Health Support
How to apply
This is a great time to join an ambitious, thriving and expanding organisation. If you like what you’ve read and think you’ve got what it takes to join our team then take action – apply now!
For further information about this position please email Paul Chase, Technical Services Manager at paul.chase@bch.co.uk.
To apply, please visit our website https://www.bch.co.uk/work-with-us to complete an online application, where a full job outline and person specification are available.
Please ensure your application demonstrates your suitability for this position.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 15th June 2025, Midnight*
Interviews: Wednesday 25th June and Thursday 26th June 2025
*BCH reserves the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received to progress to interview. Therefore, applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
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