About The Role
Are you a skilled Carpenter with a broad multi skilled ability looking to make a difference in your community? LiveWest are seeking a dedicated and versatile Multi Skilled Technician to join our Property Services team. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality maintenance services and want to be part of an organisation that values customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we want to hear from you!
Ideally you will also have FRA knowledge, or be willing to train in FRA in the future.
You will be located in the Okehampton or surrounding area to cover North Devon and will live within 30 minutes from the patch.
Purpose of the role:
- You will provide a high quality fault fixing and maintenance service at multiple sites throughout our portfolio.
- You will be included in our out of hours service, ensuring the safety of our customers at all times.
- You will act as an ambassador for LiveWest.
Why join LiveWest?
Joining LiveWest as a Multi Skilled Technician offers the opportunity to play a vital role in supporting our mission to provide high quality housing and maintenance services that enhance the lives of our customers. By delivering responsive repairs and maintenance to the highest standards, you contribute directly to creating safe and comfortable homes for our customers.
We will consider applications from people looking to work flexibly.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. Appointment to the post will be subject to a satisfactory basic check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
About The Candidate
To be successful in your application for the role of Multi Skilled Technician, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:
- Have a core trade in Carpentry achieved by either a formal qualification, or qualified by experience.
- Have good general multi-skilled abilities.
- Have current FRA knowledge, or be willing to carry out the training.
- Be highly competent.
- Have a positive, can do attitude.
- Have exceptional customer service skills with the ability to engage customers and communicate with them effectively and confidently.
- Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and live within 30 minutes of the patch detailed above.
- Desirable: have experience working in customers properties.
Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to submit an application for this role.
About The Company
Our Reward and Benefits:
- Company Van: Includes a fuel card for work-related travel.
- Essential Equipment: Power tools provided to help you work efficiently.
- Full Kit: Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience.
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support local causes that matter to you.
About Us:
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.
Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.
As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.
We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.
Inclusion at LiveWest:
At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity, and excellent, and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.
Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.
You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .