Handy Person

London

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Morgan Sindall Property Services Limited
Ref
74814
Vacancy title
Handy Person
Function(s)
Social Housing/Repairs & Maintenance
Contract type
Full time permanent
Region
London
Location(s)
St. Albans
Description

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Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays, company uniform, pension plan, accident cover, life assurance, company van (work use only), training and development, funded professional subscription, share save, Work Perks discount and offer scheme, extensive wellbeing benefits and resources including online advice, guides, counselling support, 24hr digital GP, cycle to work, paid voluntary work, enhanced family polices and we will accommodate requests for flexible working where possible.

About the Company

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve.  Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

Using data, we provide actionable insights for our clients, helping to inform investment decisions, improve customer experience, identify vulnerabilities in communities (e.g. domestic abuse) and protect the environment. Collaborating with our partners, we find solutions to support and deliver projects to the highest quality and standards.

With over 800 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

About the Role

Purpose:

Working to deliver highest quality service to carry out a variety of technical services tasks.  Working efficiently and safety in line with best practise to achieve an excellent customer experience.  This role may operate across multiple contracts.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Carry out basic repairs and installation of window and door ironmongery, stair nosing’s, benches, planters, decking, bike racks, fencing, erecting blinds, curtains and shelves.
  • Able to hang an internal or external door and install ironmongery.
  • Replace ceiling tiles and a variety of light bulbs.
  • Preparation work for internal and external decorating and decorating a variety of surfaces including timber, metal and masonry both internally and externally.
  • Replace and install a variety of signage internally and externally.
  • Unblock a variety of gully’s, grates and drains.
  • Paving slab replacement and basic brickwork.
  • Ability to make safe a variety of areas to prevent accidents.
  • Ability to block a variety of holes to help proof against rodents.
  • Must have the ability to work at height, off scaffolding if needed and short durations on a variety of different length ladders.
  • Must be confident to identify potential asbestos hazards prior to commencement of any works.
  • Ensure that all tools and equipment are readily available at the beginning of each shift so that workers can begin their work on time.
  • Arrange for materials such as bricks, mortar, and cement to be available at assigned worksites.
  • Load and unload materials to and from delivery trucks, ensuring that they are safely moved to storage sites.
  • Maintain plants, landscape, and gardens.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.
  • Clean up work sites.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
  • Ensure all PPE is provided and present prior to engaging on task.
  • Ensure you have materials and equipment provided before you undertake task.
  • Ensure that the task is deliverable within the time allocation
  • Ensure all works do not present a hazard or danger to others
  • Ensure all H&S documentation (RAMS) are present prior to engaging on task
  • Ensure asbestos survey is present prior to undertaking works
  • If operating plant or machinery, ensure all certifications for plant is present and up to date prior to use.

About You

  • Full or Automatic UK driving license held for minimum 12 months
  • Previous experience as a general Labourer is preferred.
  • Ability to use small hand tools
  • Ability to operate small hand-held plant such as drills and breakers
  • Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Must be able to work within a team environment
  • Basic construction skills would be advantageous

The following behaviour principles are important to this role:

  • Put customers first
  • Do the right thing
  • Are passionate about what we do
  • Grow together
  • Strive to be sustainable

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

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