Lead Multi Skilled Operative

Job information Lead Multi Skilled Operative from the Company Newydd Housing Association, this latest Lead Multi Skilled Operative job vacancy is located in the city Newtown. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Lead Multi Skilled Operative

40 hours, Fixed Term to Sept

Valleys Area with occasional travel to Newtown, Powys

£32,518 to £34,229

Are you looking to join a successful in-house repairs team? Do you have extensive trade experience and the ability to support a high performing team? Then we may have just the job for you!

About Us

Newydd Housing Association is a charitable housing association, that offers nearly 3,000 affordable homes for rent and sale to people where need is at its greatest in Mid and South Wales, working in several local authority areas.

Newydd Maintenance Ltd is built on an in-house contractor model, designed to drive quality customer services, whilst achieving substantial planned growth and expansion, potentially outside of the group. Newydd Maintenance Ltd is a subsidiary company which provides maintenance services to Newydd Housing Association.

Location of Work

This post is based from our office in Tongwynlais, Cardiff. The role will involve you travelling and working in the Valleys regions, with occasional travel to Newtown, Powys.

About You

The Lead Multi Skilled Operative will cover all aspects of the Multi Skilled Operative role plus additional Lead responsibilities. The Multi Skilled Operative responsibilities include carrying out maintenance and improvements to our properties and to deliver a high-quality repairs service whilst maintaining our homes to the highest standard.

In addition, the Lead role will also include assisting with onsite assessments and inspections, identifying training needs and being the first point of contact for customer feedback. You will also provide cover for the Maintenance Supervisor when required and be a role model for the maintenance team by working to improve efficiencies and maximise service delivery.

Previous experience in a repairs or maintenance role is essential and you will also need a broad knowledge and practical experience of all aspects of building maintenance and repairs including general plumbing, carpentry, tiling and patch plastering.

This is a demanding and challenging delivery role, and you should enjoy working under your own initiative and managing a busy workload, whilst also being a team player with great customer service and communication skills.

At NML we expect high standards of work and the ability to be flexible, innovative and solution focused is important to us. Central to the way you work should be the desire to finish jobs “right first time”. So, if you are looking to be part of our team then we want to hear from you!

If you are interested in working with us to deliver exceptional services to our tenants, then in addition to a good salary, you could also benefit from the following:

• HOLIDAYS - 24 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days, and bank holidays
• SICK PAY - 1 month full pay plus 1 month half pay (after probation)
• TRAVEL - Free home to work travel, within a 30 mile radius of our head office
• OUT OF HOURS - A place on our out of hours rota, potentially earning another £5,000pa
• OVERTIME - available 7 days per week, with prior agreement from your manager
• PENSION - we will match your contribution, up to 8%
• HEALTH CASH PLAN - claim money back on dental, optical, and other health care

This role will be working a 40hr week in and around the Valleys and Newtown area. You will also be part of our paid out of hours rota and a full driving license is essential. The job is also subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (CRB) Check and a renewal check every three years.

Closing date for applications is: Midnight on Sunday 18 August

Interview Date: Wednesday 28 August

• Please note that we reserve the right to close the role earlier than scheduled if a suitable candidate is found and/or subject to the number of applications received so please apply early to avoid disappointment

Newydd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We respect and seek to empower our people by supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds particularly from people of colour or people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our workplace.

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply or contact us to discuss your experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.