Multi Skilled Operative - Company Description
Welcome to Laker Building Management Solutions Ltd, part of the Laker Group of Companies.
With over 40 years of industry experience, Laker BMS delivers responsive repairs, void property refurbishment, planned maintenance, kitchens, bathrooms, damp and mould works, and specialist projects across the social housing sector.
We pride ourselves on delivering safe, compliant, customer-focused services that help our clients provide quality homes for their residents. As our contracts continue to grow, we are looking for experienced Multi Skilled Operatives who share our commitment to quality workmanship, professionalism and customer service.
Multi Skilled Operative
- Field Based – Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and surrounding areas
- £32,000 - £35,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
- Benefits
- Company Van
- Fuel Card
- Company Uniform
- Mobile Technology
- Pension Scheme
- Consumables and standard blades supplied
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Long-term career progression within a growing busines
The Role
We are seeking experienced Multi Skilled Operatives to support the delivery of repairs, void refurbishments, planned kitchens and bathrooms, damp and mould works and property improvements within the social housing sector.
This role involves working in both occupied and unoccupied properties, ensuring all works are completed safely, compliantly, right first time and to a high standard of customer satisfaction.
Successful candidates will be expected to represent Laker BMS professionally at all times and contribute towards achieving key performance indicators, including quality, compliance, customer satisfaction and programme delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out multi-trade repairs and maintenance works within social housing properties.
- Complete void refurbishment works to agreed specifications and programmes.
- Undertake kitchen and bathroom replacement works where required.
- Carry out minor plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, decorating and associated repairs.
- Identify and report additional works, health and safety concerns and property defects.
- Accurately record completed works using company technology.
- Capture clear photographic evidence before, during and after works.
- Ensure properties are left clean, safe and secure upon completion.
- Deliver excellent customer service when working within occupied homes.
- Work collaboratively with Supervisors, Contract Managers and Client Representatives.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, RAMS and Health & Safety requirements.
- Essential Skills & Experience
- Trade Skills
Candidates must possess strong skills in:
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Plastering
- Decorating
- Basic Tiling
- General Multi-Trade Maintenance
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience within property maintenance, repairs or refurbishment.
- Experience working within social housing, local authority or housing association contracts.
- Experience working within occupied and void properties.
- Understanding of quality control and right-first-time delivery.
- Personal Attributes
We are looking for operatives who are:
- Reliable and dependable.
- Professional in their approach.
- Customer focused.
- Solutions driven.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Organised and capable of managing their own workload.
- Committed to delivering high standards of workmanship.
- Strong communicators with residents, colleagues and clients.
- Compliance Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a full UK Driving Licence.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Be willing to undergo DBS checks where required.
- Hold relevant trade qualifications or demonstrate equivalent experience.
- Provide their own hand tools.
- Have a strong understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities.
The following are desirable:
- CSCS Card (Blue)
- Social Housing Experience
- Damp & Mould Experience
- Kitchen and Bathroom Installation Experience
At Laker BMS, we measure success not only by the quality of the work completed but by:
- Customer satisfaction.
- Right-first-time performance.
- Quality of record keeping and photographic evidence.
- Compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
- Professional conduct and teamwork.
If you are a motivated Multi Skilled Operative looking to join a growing business that values quality, accountability and customer service, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please forward your CV and, where available, a portfolio of completed works.
Reference: Midlands Multi Skilled Operative
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Work Location: Field Based –Coventry and East Midlands
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Carpentry: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
