Multi Skilled Operative

1 week ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Taff Housing Full time

Would you like to work for a community based, vibrant organisation?

We are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Operative - Kitchen Fitter to join our in-house Repairs team. We are looking for someone who has experience in kitchen fitting with predominantly carpentry qualifications, with other skills in plumbing, tiling and flooring.

Working within the Repairs team, you will be expected to develop, learn and share knowledge, have a flexible approach and be an integral part of Taff's Team. We offer ongoing training and support that will enhance your skills & knowledge. We also offer a fully insured works van, fuel card & uniform

What you'll do...

Help deliver Taff's aim of providing great homes and services. As our Multi Skilled Operative - Kitchen Fitter you will be responsible for the delivery of planned and reactive kitchen installations and for the reactive maintenance of our homes on a multi skilled basis including communal facilities. You will be responsible for the safety, comfort, and quality of delivering excellent repairs and installs consistently to our tenants in the first instance.

What you will be responsible for?

  • Completion of kitchen installations including carpentry, safety flooring, plumbing, plastering and tiling
  • When required undertake reactive repairs to include carpentry, floor laying, plumbing, painting, plastering, damp works, locks and other ironmongery, fascia, soffit and guttering, frames, skirting and studwork, doors and windows (including repairs to PVCu products)
  • Reporting on the condition of properties and any safeguarding concerns via the relevant method
  • Delivering high quality works on a right first time basis
  • Assisting the Team Leader in the inspection and recording of defects and follow-up works
  • Leading on the organisation of materials, equipment & follow on works.
  • Providing information to the scheduling team when a return is required i.e materials needed, time required, any additional resources, priority.
  • To complete all necessary administration, such as accurate records of SOR Codes, Pre & Post work photos, Customer satisfaction surveys
  • Ensuring that all health and safety regulations are adhered to, always working in a safe manner.
  • Ensuring compliance with Taff's Policies & Procedures
  • Ensuring routine checks and maintenance are undertaken on the company vehicle and equipment and keep records.
  • Actively contributing to service improvements.
  • Participating in repairs and maintenance out-of-hours emergency service when required
  • Any other duties deemed reasonable by management within the remit of the role.
  • Resolve day to day issues or identify matters that require escalating.

The Person

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

  • Good communication skills, including basic written skills.
  • Experience operating within a trade role such as kitchen fitting, carpentry, joinery, plumbing, plastering, bricklaying.
  • Qualification in related trade at NVQ level 3, or equivalent level of experience
  • Experience of working in voids & occupied domestic properties.
  • Ability to drive.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the housing association sector in Wales.
  • Working knowledge of the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
  • Ability to communicate in Welsh or a community language (ideally Arabic or Somali)
  • Able to use mobile electronic equipment (PDA).
  • Multi Skilled qualification
  • WHQS Knowledge

We'd also need you to:

  • Digitally savvy, able to use Taff's latest technology / kit.
  • Comfortable to work in an agile environment, with a focus on 'getting the job done'.
  • Actively anti-racist and tackle all types of discrimination, not just for our customers, but for our colleagues too, welcoming and celebrating
  • difference.
  • Possess a positive 'can do' attitude and actively contribute to creating an awesome Taff culture.

We ask all Taff employees to...

  • Keep up to date with changes in systems, policies, procedures and working practices.
  • Take ownership for your personal safety and that of those around you.
  • Take the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
  • Contribute to a happy and positive workplace.

This job description is indicative of the range of current duties and responsibilities for the post. It is not comprehensive. This post is expected to develop over time with the skills and knowledge of the post holder and it is essential therefore, that it is regarded with a degree of flexibility, so that changing needs and circumstances can be met. All changes will be discussed with the post holder.

Annual salary: £31,898

Contract type: Permanent

Working Week: 40 hours a week – Monday 8:00am-5;00pm, Tuesday -Thursday 8:30am-5;00pm & Friday 8;00am-4:00pm.

Location: Based at Head Office at Alex House, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1JD, working at our properties within the Cardiff area.

Colleague Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (extra 1 day leave after 5 &10 years' service – total of 27 days)
  • 4 extra concessionary days and public bank holidays.
  • Defined Contribution SHPS Pension scheme with a maximum contribution of up to 9.25%.
  • Enhanced sick and maternity pay
  • Simplyhealth cash plan covering optical, dental, chiropractic treatment and more.
  • Permanent Health Insurance through Canada Life.
  • 'WeCare' service through Canada Life for employees and their household giving access to GP consultations, specialist counselling and many other services.
  • Employee Assistance Programme through LifeWorks
  • Business Mileage expenses will be reimbursed when using your own motor vehicle for use on official journeys.

Checks: DBS and reference checks required. Appointment will be confirmed only upon satisfactory response.

Closing date: Monday 1st July 2024 at 9:30am

Interview date: Monday 8th July 2024



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