The Role
Due to rapid growth and continuous success we are delighted to confirm that we are urgently seeking a Temporary Carpenter to join our Repairs & Maintenance team in Birmingham, immediate start until 30/6/26 This is a temp role and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. You will be responsible for property maintenance and repairs to social housing properties covering a patch for Birmingham City Council
The Customer
You will be part of one of Fortem’s largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Completing all responsive carpentry repairs and maintenance work for social housing • Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required • Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects. • Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices • Affording excellent customer service to client representatives • Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner • Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times • Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures • Using a PDA smart phone to correspond daily with colleagues to update progress and completion information for your allocated work
What you will need
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Essential: • NVQ/qualifications in relation to relevant trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) or equivalent, however anyone qualified by experience will also be considered • Full, driving licence (max 6 points) and must be able to pass basic DBS Checks Desirable: Social housing experience Fortem embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Benefits
Competitive Hourly rate Paid weekly via an agency Company Van and Fuel card provided All Temporary benefits apply.
Who we are
We are part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002 Fortem provides specialist property solutions tailored to keep homes and buildings running smoothly. Our highly trained teams deliver a range of internal and external repairs as well as high quality voids, planned installations and gas services. Alongside our core functions, we have extensive experience in decarbonisation, specialising in making homes more energy-efficient and helping clients on their journey to become zero carbon. Our experience, commitment to best practice and exemplary quality, together with a genuine partnered approach, ensures we achieve excellent outcomes for our partners, clients and customers. We have an established track record of improving communities and creating better places for people to work and live. We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team
Job Reference: FOR04856
