8 Construction / Trades jobs in Southend-on-sea

We are looking for a Skilled Worker to join our Operations team based in Rochford. As a Skilled Worker you will be responsible for providing an effective maintenance and repairs service that meets contract and customer expectations. Working alongside other Operatives, the role will include collecting rubbish, moving materials, fetching and carrying, ground works, fencing, laying slabs, painting, general works across lots of sites in the Southeast area. The role of Skilled Worker will include:

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties to help the Operatives on site
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress of jobs
• Collection of rubbish and debris from work areas and dispose in the skip
• Ferrying of materials to and from the work area
• Assisting the operatives with works occasionally and any lifting etc
• Collection and transportation of larger materials on occasions, Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.


• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in core subject, NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing if plumbing is core skill or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• Good communication skills
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
  
  Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
  
  As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,680 per annum (rising to £28,085 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)