Labourer

Raven is here to make a difference, working as a team to build homes and change lives. We’re also ambitious: a sector-leader in carbon reduction, with commercial ventures and a focus on the future.

Want to be part of this? We’re currently recruiting for a Driver/Labourer to join our large, multi-skilled Trades team.

**What you’ll achieve in the role**:
The overall purpose of this role is to deliver an outstanding Labouring service, with a strong customer focus, within our multi-skilled Trades team. You must be adept at using, and working with, technology as you will be provided with a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) to assist you in your role. Through the PDA, you will be required to receive and understand allocated work tasks and complete the necessary follow up actions. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing general back up labouring duties to the responsive jobbing repairs and voids teams for occupied and void properties, including commercial work.
- Working as an individual or as part of a team on all aspects of building maintenance work, from minor repairs to larger one-off projects.
- Planning, co-ordinating and undertaking delivery of materials/operatives to and from sites.
- Using a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to receive allocated work tasks and complete follow-up actions.

**What you’ll bring to Raven**:
For this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

- Full clean driving licence
- Experience as a trades operative in a strongly customer focused environment.
- Understanding of construction and maintenance work, plus Health & Safety.
- Ability to work with technology (such as the PDA).

You will also share our values: earning trust by being open and accountable, listening with an open mind, working collaboratively, and caring about making things better.

DBS clearance will be required for this role.

**What Raven will offer in return**:
To create a great experience for our customers, we need to create a great experience for one another. What Raven offers goes beyond the ordinary, giving you the opportunity to join a community of people who share the same values and are passionate about making a difference.

Our reward package includes:

- Competitive salaries
- Fantastic work/life balance with flexible working and generous leave entitlement
- Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Funded health cash plan
- Extensive wellbeing support
- Voucher-based recognition scheme
- Retail discounts

**Duties**:

- Perform physical labor tasks such as digging, lifting, and carrying materials
- Assist with the setup and cleanup of worksites
- Operate hand tools and power equipment as necessary
- Follow safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe work environment
- Collaborate with team members to complete projects efficiently
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas

**Skills**:

- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods of time
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and power equipment operation is a plus
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed

We offer competitive pay rates and opportunities for advancement within our company. If you are a hardworking individual who is looking for a challenging yet rewarding job, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position may require lifting heavy objects, working in various weather conditions, and occasional overtime hours.

To apply, please submit your resume or contact us at [contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you

**Salary**: £9.42-£13.86 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension

Work Location: In person