Bricklaying jobs in Askern

Salary: Grade 2 (£26,427 - £26,847 per year)
Hours/Type: 2x Full Time 37 hours per week, permanent
Location: Across the City of Doncaster
Closing Date: There is no fixed closing date for this position. All applications will be considered as they are submitted, and the application window will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Are you looking for your next exciting career opportunity in an award winning, customer focused and forward thinking organisation? Do you want to work for an organisation that values its colleagues, offers a range of great benefits and the opportunity to work flexibly? If this sounds like you then read on……

St Leger Homes is an award winning, customer focused social housing provider that manages over 20,000 homes on behalf of Doncaster Council.

Our Mission is to keep our customers’ homes safe, secure and well maintained – it’s what we do.

The difference you will make

As part of the Responsive repairs team you will share our passion for delivering an excellent service for our customers and will be able to plan and organise your work to ensure that all jobs are completed safely and efficiently.

Teamwork is an essential part of this role, and there is an expectation that our colleagues share best practice and provide support to each other in order to meet the common goals of the team. You will also actively seek out new ways to add value and take our performance to the next level.

So, who are you?

You will be required to support the Repairs and Maintenance Teams to complete maintenance, refurbishment and cleaning work(s) in domestic properties.

What we’re looking for:

• Awareness of good construction safety practices and the application of safe systems of work.

• Asbestos awareness, or a willingness to obtain before commencement of role.

• Experience of having worked painting and decorating using a range of portable power tools and equipment in a repair/maintenance or housing environment– painting and decorating your own home does not count as relevant experience.
• Experience of carrying out minor repair work including minor plastering, bricklaying and carpentry.

• Experience of regularly working at height using both ladders and scaffold and in differing conditions.

• Experience of working efficiently without the need for constant supervision whilst ensuring a good standard of work.

• Experience of planning and organising daily workload to meet deadlines and targets.

• Organised and able to follow instructions carefully.

• Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to answer customer enquiries, including the ability to maintain records of materials used, complete job sheets, and requisitions.

• Ability to read, understand and follow written instructions including procedures and technical manuals. Self-motivated, plans, organises and prioritises own workload, plant and materials to meet deadlines and targets.

• Provides the highest standards of quality and customer service.

• Treats others with dignity and respect.

• Takes pride in own work and that of the team.

• A commitment to working in ways that demonstrate our Values and Behaviours at all times

You will also need:

Desirable:

• Minimum Level 1 award / certificate in basic construction skill or construction craft or an equivalent qualification in the field.
• Asbestos Awareness
• A minimum of 2 years working in the construction industry.

Essential.

• Can demonstrate the ability to complete minor construction based repairs in a domestic property.
• A willingness to learn new skills to be able to fulfill all elements of the job description.
• A willingness to complete any relevant courses or qualifications required of this role. i.e. asbestos awareness, working at heights.
• Able to work at heights safely and competently on a regular basis using step ladders, ladders and scaffold as required.
• Able to manually handle tools and equipment around site with assistance when required.
• The work involved is physical in nature and requires someone who is physically fit. To be able to work in restricted or awkward positions. This is likely to involve some kneeling, bending and twisting.

Enjoy the rewards

The position can be very demanding, but this is a job that offers true satisfaction with the chance to help keep our customers’ homes safe and well maintained.

As part of the St Leger Homes family, we are focused on being an employer of choice, where people thrive and your voice is truly heard. You will enjoy competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits, including:

• Access to a Liveried company vehicle
• Opportunity to supplement your salary through call out and overtime at competitive rates to enhance your earnings
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days a year plus bank holidays and increasing with length of service to 35.
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme, contributing 16% to your pension (The average UK employer contribution is 4.5%)
• Support your career by offering a wide variety of formal training courses which a combination of in-house and externally provided courses. We believe in supporting our colleagues to grow their career and improve their knowledge.
• A flexible approach to your work life balance. We know people give their best when they can give 100% to the job.
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave with enhanced pay (subject to eligibility)
• Access to paid for private healthcare with the opportunity to upgrade

If you are the kind of person that wants to do a great job and make a difference to our customers and colleagues, we think you will love it here.

We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset and want every single person to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

If this sounds like a challenge, you would like to take on, click Apply Now and tell us about the fantastic skills that you can bring to St Leger Homes of Doncaster.

Good luck! And we look forward to receiving your application for this essential role with St Leger Homes….

Please note CVs will also be accepted for this post. To sumbit your CV please send it to SLHDR@stlegerhomes.co.uk clearly stating the jiob reference number.

For further information on this role please contact Barrie Staniforth at Barry.Staniforth@stlegerhomes.co.uk