JOB DESCRIPTION About the role: Guinness Property is expanding our team in Crewe and have a new opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Joiner to join our Empty Homes team covering Crewe & the surrounding areas.
This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm on Monday-Thursday & 8:00am-3:30pm on Friday).
We're a customer-focused organisation so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do.
You'll not only be an experienced Joiner, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
Candidates must also have basic skills in other areas such as plumbing, plastering & decorating, A practical skills assessment will have to be completed whilst in probation period.
We ask that candidates live within 10 miles of Crewe to be able to reach all the locations in a timely manner.
You must also have a full UK driving licence as you will be issued with a company van.
Please note - this role will be subject to undertaking call out duties on a rota.
Essential Skills/Experience: Demonstrable competence within the primary trade.
Various multi-trade skills and experience to enable the completion of repairs at the first visit (first time fix).
Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures & accurately record information.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating organisational & time management skills.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems, seeking any advice required.
Ability to carry out physical tasks and lift weights in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
Ability to operate safely, taking into account any environmental circumstances and possible risks.
Desirable Skills/Experience: Experience of working within the social housing sector.
Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the primary trade.
In return for your hard work, we offer: Competitive salary of £36,088 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus.
Competitive on call rate of £525.
27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Buy Extra Holiday + Increases with length of service.
Healthcare Cashback Plan.
Pension Contributions - up to 9% on a matched basis.
Life Assurance.
Employee Assistance Programme offering offer include face-to-face counselling, a stress helpline and tax, fitness and childcare advice.
A benefit scheme which pulls together a range of special offers and great deals.
You can make savings on everyday shopping, fashion, electronics, travel, leisure and days out.
If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, we would love to hear from you!
This vacancy falls under our £1000 welcome bonus scheme.
*Your Welcome Bonus is payable in 2 parts.
£500 is paid in your first month's salary and £500 is paid when you pass probation.
To be eligible for the Welcome Bonus you must be an external applicant and not currently employed by The Guinness Partnership.
This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.
INDTGP TJTGP ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England.
We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide.
Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes.
Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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