Building Fabric Technician (Carpenter/Plumber Multi

  • Horsham
  • £38,000
  • 3 days ago
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Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for a conscientious and enthusiastic Building Fabric Technician to join our dynamic team. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic Building Fabric Technician with a background main trade in Carpentry or Plumbing. Applicants must have relevant qualifications (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent) and broad commercial experience in their core trades with additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency. The operative must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be polite and courteous at all times. It is a further requirement that all operatives must pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Diagnose and rectify faults within core and other trades related repair requests.
• To carry out PPM Tasks as directed
• To ensure that the quality of work meets the highest possible standards at all times.
• From time to time, work with colleague Building Fabric and Engineering Technicians as needs dictate.
• Support all trades to deliver a professional and safe maintenance and repairs service.
• Respond swiftly to all emergency situations and resolve them efficiently.
• Keep the customer up to date with progress and plans.
• Undertake all work efficiently and cost effectively, minimising non-productive time wherever possible and report any difficulties encountered to the Resource Controller and /or Supervisor.
• Apply applicable Health & Safety rules in all you do, using risk assessments, method statements and PPE when needed.
• Maintain tools, plant, and equipment in a safe, clean, and workable condition.
• Maintain accurate records of works undertaken with photographic evidence, as necessary.
• Ask your Supervisor/Contract Manager for assistance when required.
• Support management with completion of COSHH inventory
• Support management with completion of risk assessments
• Be willing to work out of hours to meet the requirements of the client and participate in the call out rota
• To work within the Mountjoy group and assist other contracts as directed by the Contract Manager as and when the business dictates
• Maintain your company vehicle in a clean and tidy condition at all times and report any defects to the Fleet Manager in a timely manner

SKILLS REQUIRED
• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide;
• Be comfortable in dealing with building users and client representatives
• Have an organised approach to meet demands in an effective and timely manner.
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Be proactive in identifying your development needs and doing something to overcome them.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
• A problem solver and be able to work out what is a proportionate and necessary repair, learning from your previous experiences.
• Be able to self-manage and be self-motivated, prioritising and programming work in the most efficient manner.
• Be able to understand Mountjoy’s processes and actively engage in our culture

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• NVQ level 2-3 in plumbing or carpentry
• Be able to perform at least 2 other trades to an excellent standard
• Full Driving Licence • CSCS card would be an advantage
• PASMA / IPAF (desirable)
• A DBS check is required before commencement of role

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• 2 – 5 yrs. experience of working in Property Maintenance environment.

OUR COMPANY BENEFITS

34 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
Life Insurance
Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee recognition scheme
Length of Service Rewards
Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
Free Health, Wellbeing & Support Platform
Refer a Friend scheme