AddressThe Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworker to join our expanding team based in Birmingham (B29). As a Groundworker your role will involve carrying out all aspects of general Groundwork which includes: fencing, slabbing and basic carpentry repairs and maintenance to Social Housing properties, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of supervision. Ideally, you’ll be able to cover most aspects of property maintenance, you will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs, operating within Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters.
The Project
A Groundworkers duties and responsibilities will include the following: • Completing reactive maintenance work and replacements as per the specification, working in a timely and productive manner. • Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required • Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects. • Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices • Providing excellent customer service to client representatives • Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner • Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times • Operating within the company’s occupational road risk policies and procedures
Essential and Desirable Criteria
The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Essential criteria: • Extensive experience in Ground Works • Cat and Genny trained • Experience in covering a number of trades and waste management • Full UK driving licence Desirable: • Social Housing experience • NVQ2 in Bricklaying or Building Maintenance
Personal Qualities
At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. If you are passionate about what you deliver, and willing to go the extra mile then come and join our Fortem team, and become a great ambassador of our business.
Additional Information
Benefits • Company van provided for work purposes • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off • Eligibility to bonus scheme • Generous sick pay entitlement • Pay review every January • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave • Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms • Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee • Other benefits including dental care, private healthcare, cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more
About Us
Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else you will be joining a values based business, our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective market.
Job Reference: FOR03372
