Repairs Joiner (shift pattern 4 on 4 off))

An exceptional offer for a reliable Multi skilled joiner with an unbelievable holiday entitlement.  This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern with 33 days holiday too! Not only will byou be making a huge impact in peoples lives with a huge feel good factor come the end of the working week but you'll have plenty of time to take as leave too! 

As a Multi Skilled Joiner, a typical day might include: 

• Undertaking all types of joinery, wet trade, ground works, roofing, basic plumbing and grounds maintenance duties identified within Acis housing stock and any other properties as instructed. Works may involve both emergency and scheduled responsive repairs as well as more extensive renovation works to properties. 
• Arrange the provision of materials and plant, either directly or under supervision to attain an efficient, effective and productive return on expenditure. 
• To ensure that the correct materials are available to complete the work at the required quality standard 
• To liaise with tenants and your line manager concerning the timing and progress of work being undertaken. 
• Ensuring the safe handling and storage of all plant and equipment, including regular checks for road-worthiness on vehicles for which you are responsible. 
• Carrying out work activities in line with current Approved Codes of Practice and in accordance with Building Regulations. 
• To personally carry out and work to localised risk assessments as your individual work task requires. 
• To be Customer focused in attitude with regard to service expectations and delivery showing flexibility in working hours as the job demands. 
• Ensure that the Code of Conduct for the repairs and maintenance service is fully complied with. 
• Completing further training and qualifications as the job role and changing legislation demands. 
• May be required to participate in an out of hours call out rota to cover evenings and weekends as required. 
• To provide and maintain a full tool kit to enable all reasonable duties to be undertaken as the post dictates. 
• Responsible for the proper handling, care, security and maintenance of equipment, plant, materials and vehicles. 
• Working in a safe manner in respect of adherence to health and safety Regulations with regard to the safety of yourself, other workers, customers and the general public. 
• Generally work to a programme of tasks as identified by your line manager but the programme can be interrupted to deal with emergency situations. 
• Using ladders and step ladders where needed to effect a repair. 
• Working from scaffold access, or hydraulic platforms, as work tasks dictate. 
• Lifting of materials and component part, tool kits, ladders, power tools. 
• Fitting of materials and component parts in confined spaces often in awkward postures 
• Lone working with the public and in tenants’ homes, including working at height and in empty properties. 

Your role is all about being the face of Acis, out in our communities effecting great repairs and delivering great customer service. You’re at your happiest knowing you’re making a real difference to the homes our customers live in. 

This will be a 4 on 4 off shift pattern doing 12-hour shifts, 8-8. 

The must haves: 

• You will have NVQ Level 2 in a specific trade i.e. Carpentry/Joinery or equivalent with the ability to undertake other various trade work 
• A full Driving Licence 
• You will have several years’ experience of repairs and maintenance work within both void and tenanted properties 
• You will have a sound understanding of the construction industry in particular the building trade including issues surrounding legislation, Health and Safety, manual handling, working at heights etc 
• A good knowledge and experience of working within social housing 
• You will have the ability to plan ahead to ensure that all jobs can be completed on time, first time and ability to manage your own diary 
• Resilience. Working in social housing is a challenging but rewarding career, you’ll be helping to bring real change to our customer’s lives 

The added extras: 

• You will be able to demonstrate commitment to customer focus and high quality delivery service 
• You will possess a positive ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work under own initiative 
• You will be a great timekeeper with a commitment to delivering a high quality end product 
• You’ll be adept at change, having got hands on experience living and breathing new ways of working and knowing how to bring your colleagues along for the Experience. 
• You have the knowledge and are qualified to undertake asbestos removal (non-licensed) or willing to be trained 

Being part of the Acis team, you’ll get

• Generous holiday entitlement – 33 days holiday
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• Company van
• The opportunity to undertake professional training, funded by us.
• One days paid leave a year for volunteering work (in addition to your Annual leave entitlement)
• Staff benefits with Paycare – A health and benefits scheme giving you support and contributions towards various health benefits such as counselling, eye tests, vaccinations and much more
• Benefits with Acis Perkz – a discount scheme giving you savings off hundreds of schemes including discounts on your coffee, weekly shop, days out and much more!
• Employee recognition scheme, where we celebrate and award our Stars within Acis, including gift vouchers
• Long service awards for our loyal employees
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential advice and support, when you need it
• Professional membership subscription to support your continuous professional development
• Death in service benefit as part of our pension scheme

As soon as a suitable candidate is found for this role we reserve the right to close the job advert ahead of the closing date, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

Acis are committed to equality and diversity, are a proud member of disability confident and welcome applications from any applicant who feel they hold the essential skills to fulfil the role. We recognise that people need flexibility in their role and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options with the successful candidate in addition to any aid with interviewing that you might need