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.