Job Description

The Role

Due to continued growth, we have an excellent opportunity for a Labourer to join our Repairs & Maintenance team based in Birmingham.



This will involve carrying out repairs and maintenance to Social Housing properties across the south Birmingham area. The Labourer will be responsible for clearing blockages, operating a Sky Vac, clearing bun chute blockages, painting and other general maintenance tasks.



This is a permanent role and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4:30pm.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding 50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Labourer responsibilities will include:


Completing responsive repairs and maintenance tasks, including clearing blockages, operating a Sky Vac, clearing bin chutes and painting. Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects. Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems and electronic devices Providing excellent customer service to all tenants and clients. Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.

What You Will Need

The Labourer will meet the following criteria:



Essential criteria:


Labouring experience Full UK driving licence (max 5 points)

Desirable:


Social housing experience

Benefits

Labourer benefits includes:


We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes PPE provided Overtime and call outs available Eligible for bonus up to 5% 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total) Pay review every year 26 weeks full pay maternity leave 8 weeks full pay paternity leave Up to 3,000 colleague referral fee Private pension Life Insurance Private healthcare and dental care Cycle-to-work scheme Retail and mobile phone provider discounts Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Who We Are

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home.



Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.



Fortem delivers a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes.



Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand - whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.



We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.



Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.



If you need any assistance with your application, please contact our team at recruitment@fortem.co.uk


Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV's from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.



Job Reference: FOR04278