Multi-Skilled Technician - Joiner

Guinness Property is expanding our team and have a new opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Joiner to join our Empty Homes team covering Exeter & the surrounding areas.

This is a full time, permanent vacancy, working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:00am-4:30pm on Monday-Thursday & 8:00am-3:30pm on Friday). 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 an experienced Joiner, but you'll also have great customer service skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. Candidates must also have basic skills in other areas such as plumbing, plastering & decorating, A practical skills assessment will have to be completed whilst in probation period. We ask that candidates live within 10 miles of Exeter to be able to reach all of the locations in a timely manner. You must also have a full UK driving licence as you will be issued with a company van. Please note: This role will be subject to undertaking out of hours call out duties on a rota basis. This is paid at £524 per week. Essential Skills/Experience:

• Demonstrable competence within the primary trade.
• Various multi-trade skills and experience 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., NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Trade Qualification or equivalent recognised competency in the primary trade.
  
  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. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard.
  
  This vacancy falls under our £1000 welcome bonus scheme. Your Welcome Bonus is payable in 2 parts. £500 is paid in your first month's salary and £500 is paid when you pass probation. To be eligible for the Welcome Bonus you must be an external applicant and not currently employed by The Guinness Partnership.
This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership., 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.