Greatwell Homes is a provider of affordable housing and support services in the East Midlands.
We are currently seeking a Working Foreman to join our team in Wellingborough. The main purpose of this role is to deal with the day-to-day management of the voids process, providing technical expertise to ensure an effective service is delivered.
Your main responsibilities will include:
* Ensuring the effective management of operatives and associated contractors in line with service standards
* Undertaking property inspections to identify repairs and defects to be rectified during the void period and post-inspect work to ensure quality service standards have been met
* Supporting and motivating the void operative team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the void service
* Identifying areas to improve the standards and service level of the team and ensuring and shortfalls are dealt with.
* Supporting the Voids Supervisor in ensuring the delivery of KPI’s and OPI’s, ensuring action is taken to ensure performance is met
The successful candidate will:
* Hold a recognised professional building qualification or equivalent time served
* Have experience of specifying, monitoring, and challenging the work of in-house trades or contractors and assessing the quality of their work
* Have experience of working within construction and be from a trade or surveying environment
* Have proven experience of working in a fast-paced environment meeting deadlines and prioritising workloads
* Have experience of carrying out property or safety inspections.
* Have knowledge of the current social housing environment including regulatory standards, construction regulations and health and safety legislation
* Have experience of working with NHF Schedule of Rates
* Hold a full UK driving licence
It would be advantageous for you to:
* Hold qualifications relating to health and safety or asbestos surveying
* Have experience of delivering Tool box talks or safety briefings
* Be efficient in the use of MS word and Excel and repairs system
What we can offer in return:
In return you will benefit from 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 days with service), health cash plan (following probation) and the option of a Social Housing Pension Scheme.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience and you don't want to miss out on this great opportunity to work with a forward thinking and wellbeing focused team, apply today!
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.
About Us
Greatwell Homes is a rewarding place to work. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re committed to providing great services and high-quality living environments.
Our staff are committed to meeting customer needs and helping to make our local neighbourhoods great places to live.
We value our staff and always look for ways in which we can help them develop their skills and knowledge.
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