Job Advert
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.
As a Multi Skilled Plumber, a typical day might include:
* Undertaking all types of plumbing repairs inc Taps, Wc’s and waste’s, basic tiling 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.
* Empathy with the aims and values of Acis Group and to the provision of high quality services to Acis customers.
* 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.
* 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.
What we need to consider your application:
* You will have NVQ Level 2 in a specific trade i.e. Plumbing 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
Being part of the Acis team, you’ll get:
* Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days annual leave every year, plus bank holidays
* Pension contributions up to 10%
* 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 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 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