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About Us
Knoetze Ltd specialises in insurance reinstatement, refurbishment and renovation projects across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the wider Home Counties.
Our projects range from fire and flood reinstatement works to high-quality residential refurbishments within occupied homes. Much of our work is carried out within high-value and high-net-worth residential properties where professionalism, attention to detail and exceptional workmanship are essential.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, reliable and self-motivated Multi-Skilled Reinstatement & Refurbishment Operative to join our growing team.
This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do. We are looking for an individual who can think ahead, solve problems, take ownership of their work and consistently deliver a high standard of workmanship with minimal supervision.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a broad range of refurbishment, renovation and insurance reinstatement works. The ideal candidate will be capable of carrying out many of the following tasks independently and to a high standard, whilst also supporting specialist trades where appropriate:
- Strip-out and removal of damaged materials, fixtures and fittings.
- Protection of existing finishes, furniture and client belongings.
- Installation and repair of skirting boards, architraves, internal doors, ironmongery and general carpentry items.
- Plasterboard installation, patch repairs, making good and preparation for decoration.
- Surface preparation including sanding, filling, caulking and priming.
- General building repairs following fire, flood and escape of water damage.
- Flooring preparation, repairs and finishing works.
- Kitchen, bathroom and utility room refurbishment works.
- Snagging, finishing and quality control works.
- Material collection, delivery checks and site organisation.
- Identifying problems, proposing practical solutions and helping keep projects moving efficiently.
Where specialist works are required, the successful candidate will be expected to work alongside and support plumbers, electricians, decorators, flooring contractors and other specialist trades to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
We are looking for somebody who takes pride in producing quality work, keeps themselves busy without being constantly instructed, works well within a team and treats every property as if it were their own. Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude are just as important as technical ability.
No two days are the same. One day may involve strip-out and preparation works, whilst the next could involve carpentry, plasterboard repairs, making good, finishing works, snagging or supporting specialist trades. The successful candidate must be adaptable, proactive and capable of producing neat, high-quality work from start to finish.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience within residential refurbishment, reinstatement, renovation or property maintenance.
- Strong practical knowledge across multiple trades.
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
- Professional appearance and communication skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Own reliable transport is essential.
- Fluent English.
- UK work authorisation.
- CSCS card preferred.
What We Offer
- Long-term opportunity with a growing and respected company.
- Varied and interesting projects.
- Work within high-quality residential properties.
- Opportunity for progression and increased responsibility.
- Travel across Surrey, Sussex, Kent and surrounding counties is required. Candidates must have their own reliable transport. For projects located outside our normal operating area, reasonable travel or fuel contributions may be agreed on a project-by-project basis.
- For the right candidate, a company vehicle may form part of the overall package following a successful probationary period.
Important Information
- Based in or near Horley RH6 preferred.
- Travel throughout Surrey, Sussex, Kent and the wider Home Counties is required.
- Occasional Saturday work may be required.
- Applications accepted through Indeed only.
Agency Notice
Knoetze Ltd does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior written agreement will be treated as a direct application and no recruitment fee will be payable.
Pay: £170.00-£300.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Tell us about a time when you identified a problem on site that others had missed. What was the issue, what action did you take and what was the outcome?
- What type of construction work have you been carrying out during the last 3 years?
- Have you worked inside occupied residential properties where cleanliness, professionalism and customer service were important? If yes, please provide examples.
- What is the piece of work you are most proud of completing? Describe the project, the tasks you carried out and why you are proud of the result.
- Which of the following tasks can you complete confidently without supervision?
Please list all that apply:
Strip-out works
Carpentry and door fitting
Skirting and architraves
Plasterboard repairs & Making good
Decorating preparation
Flooring repairs
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
General property maintenance
Insurance reinstatement works
Experience:
- Construction: 7 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- CSCS (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
