About the role
Guinness Property are expanding our team in the South West and have a new opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Joiner to join our Empty Homes Team covering Guinness homes in Exeter and the surrounding areas. This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week.
Candidates must also have basic skills in other area's such as plumbing, plastering & decorating, and must live within 10 miles of Exeter to be able to reach all the locations in a timely manner. You must have a full UK driving licence as you will be issued with a company van.
What we're looking for
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 a fully qualified and experienced Joiner, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide a high-quality service in compliance with relevant procedures and legislation.
What we're looking for
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 a fully qualified and experienced Joiner, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide a high-quality service in compliance with relevant procedures and legislation.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrable competence within the primary trade.
- Various multi-trade skills and experience, sufficient 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 2 or 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the primary trade.
In return for your hard we offer:
- Competitive salary of £36,088 + £1,000 welcome bonus
- 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!
*Your Welcome Bonus is payable in 2 parts. £500 is paid in your first month's salary and £500 is paid when you pass your probation. To be eligible for the Welcome Bonus you must be an external applicant and not currently employed by The Guinness Partnership.
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. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
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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