Tradesperson
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd., Can be based anywhere
Tradesperson
Salary Not Specified
Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd., Can be based anywhere
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 25 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 17bc9fce84844c14b1b6abd919136407
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Tradesperson to join our Retail team on a nationwide basis. Your role will be to provide expert maintenance within stores, reacting to requests for urgent repairs in order to ensure a safe environment for our customers and colleagues. You will work closely with Health & Safety and our Maintenance teams to complete work timeously and to a high standard. You will also liase with store teams in relation to timescales for completion and working with them to reduce risks in order to remain fully operational Responsibilites
- To undertake repairs within stores timeously and to the best possible standard
- Advising on best course of action for long lasting results
- Liaising with our maintenance team in order to plan work and order parts
- Working closely with Health & Safety and Store Operations to ensure the safety of our customers and colleagues
- Working proactively to resolve maintenance issues within stores
- Clean fascia's, entrance halls, plant areas and interiors
- Renew and replace signage for POS
- Replace and repair fixtures, fittings and plant benches
- Replace toilets and sinks
- Reporting any risks to Health & Safety immediately
- Mentoring junior members of the team and ensuring they are compliant with processes
- Communicating with Store management in relation to repairs, timescales and issues identified, in order to ensure store operations are not impacted
- Maintenance of tools and equipment
- Safe storage of hazardous chemicals
- Ensuring PPE is worn as appropriate to prevent accidents
- Provide regular feedback to the Head of Construction & Maintenance on progress Measures of success
- Maintenance repairs are undertaken timeously and to a high standard
- Store Operations are able to run smoothly with minimal impact on our customers
- Health & Safety standards are maintained
- There is effective communication with store teams and maintenance colleagues and there is a "one team" approach to resolving problems
- Stores look clean and equipment is in good working order
- Demonstrate our values at all times - we're one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers.
TradespersonNationwide Dobbies Garden Centres, Various Locations, At Dobbies, we're proud to have history dating back to 1865. Founded by James Dobbie, we're the UK's largest garden centre retailer. Our passion and joy for gardens and plants is what makes us special. In our stores, we showcase this through own brand and branded products, concession partners and services. We have something for every season, occasion and style of garden, outside and in. Many of our stores also feature a restaurant or coffee shop, where customers can enjoy refreshments or meals in a relaxed and welcoming environment. At Dobbies, we champion garden living all-year-round and offer a calendar of events and experiences that bring people and communities together. We're committed to being a great place to work. We're one team and we encourage our colleagues to be the best version of themselves, every day; to share their wins and celebrate success. Together, we make it work for our customers. - Discount - treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls
- Hybrid working - a combination of office and home working to help balance your work life balance
- Pension - save for the future with our company contributed enhanced Group Pension Plan
- Season ticket loans - spread the cost of travel with an interest free loan
- Access to Wagestream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice
- Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a Virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform
- Access to Dobbies Academy - continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes
- Study assistance - invest in your professional development with funded courses and qualifications
- The little things to keep you going through the day - free tea, coffee, and milk
- Collaborative office space - with access to our wellbeing room, learning resources and even a book swap
- Invites to our annual company conference, summer and Christmas social events