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Workshop Recruitment is looking for an experienced Groundworker. They must have the relevant qualifications and a broad domestic experience in their trade with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core trade.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean, and workable condition.
Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence as necessary.
Be willing to work out of hours, if required, to the requirements of the client and customer.
Always maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition and report any defects to your supervisor in a timely manner.
Be an inclusive part of the team and be part of an on-call rota (Out of Hours) if required

SKILLS REQUIRED

Competent in all forms of fencing
Be able to complete re-bedding/laying of slabs and basic brickwork.
Able to use the phone and PDA to communicate effectively.
Be comfortable in dealing with tenants and remain professional even when issues are contentious, especially when explaining to tenants that the right repair isn’t necessarily the repair they want.
Be able to diagnose the right repair adopting the right first-time approach
Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
Have a practical approach to health and safety
Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATION NEEDED

A trade specific qualification minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in experience
Full current driving licence.
A DBS check is required before commencement of role
Over 3 years trade experience, ideally in the residential repairs sector.
Have a good knowledge of residential Building Regulations

To apply for this role please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed)