We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Engineer on a temporary contract until March 2025. The position is due to start immediately, with an hourly rate of pay of £23 - £25 per hour CIS.

The ideal candidate must have access to their own van and tools, and have a strong background of conducting repairs and maintenance within domestic properties.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out a full range of multi-trade works for both day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance services within domestic properties (Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Concreting, Bricklaying, Flooring & Decorating)

• Specifying and undertaking works to a high standard, while ensuring value for money and excellent customer satisfaction

• Completing works on a first-time fix basis, and arranging follow-on works where this is not possible

• Utilising a hand-held PDA to receive, record and update repairs works

• Ordering, collecting, organising and utilising materials efficiently, ensuring accurate stock records are kept

• Ensuring all works are conducting within Health & Safety regulations

• Providing a high quality, customer-focused service to residents, leaseholders and other service users

Experience & Skills required:

• An ability to conduct high quality domestic maintenance, including Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Concreting, Bricklaying, Flooring & Decorating

• A background of working within social housing

• Knowledge of health & safety procedures and regulations

• Committed to providing a high level of service to tenants

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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