Job at a glance
In this role, you will be using your trade skills to directly improve the lives of our residents. Collaboration is key, as you will be working with a variety of other skilled tradespeople, and our friendly administrative staff and managers, to achieve our goals. In addition to your technical skills, warm and friendly communication is essential as you will be the friendly face of Fairhive for our tenants.
As an experienced tradesperson you already know that emergencies can happen outside of the 9 - 5! Therefore, all of our tradespeople participate in a call out rota to ensure our residents are kept safe in their homes. Some of your responsibilities will include: Inspect occupied and vacant properties to assess repair, maintenance or installation needs. Diagnose faults and complete the most cost-effective, efficient repair, then use a handheld PDA to accurately record and update job details upon completion.
Carrying out flat and pitched roofing and guttering repairs and installations in occupied and void properties, including roof surface repairs, flashing and leadwork replacement, tile/slate repairs and replacement, flat roofing systems (felt, asphalt, cold-process, torch-on and ply membranes), gutter cleaning and repairs, heat tape maintenance, and protective roof coatings. All work to be completed in accordance with current legislation and industry performance standards.
Basic brickwork and repointing, changing man-hole covers, render repairs, patch repair 2sqm concrete areas and paving, cavity wall inspections, installation of loft insulation Participate in the Emergency call-out cover outside normal working hours, on a rota basis as part of the call-out team NVQ Level 3 Roofing qualification or equivalent practical experience Hold a valid and current driving licence Have organisational, time management, and problem solving skills Have basic IT skills Be committed to the promotion of equality and diversity in service delivery At Fairhive Homes, we're driven by a simple yet powerful vision: "Homes for Living, Communities for Life" This isn't just what we do; it's what we strive for every day.
As a non-profit housing association, we're dedicated to providing affordable housing to over 20,000 individuals in our community. Our residents are truly at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to supporting our residents and neighbourhoods. Whether we are maintaining our high-quality homes or building new ones, our mission is to foster thriving communities where everyone feels welcome and can proudly say, 'This is my home.' We believe that a strong community starts with quality housing, and we're here to make that vision a reality.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career in an empowering environment where your contributions are valued and recognised. At Fairhive, we invest in your wellbeing. You can join our Health Cash plan which enables you to claim money back against a wide range of services and treatments. We believe that flexibility fosters a more productive and enjoyable working environment. Therefore, depending on the role requirements, we offer flexible working conditions that help you balance your work and life!
You'll be part of a mission-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in the community, allowing you to feel fulfilled in your work every day. Our commitment to you We're focused on creating a workplace that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their true selves to work, contributing their unique perspectives and talents. We recognise that our differences are what make us stronger and are committed to having our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Your unique experiences and insights are exactly what we're looking for. We are really proud of our initiatives to become an employer of choice, whether it's coming along to one of our Menopause Café's, becoming one of our Neurodiversity Champions or joining one of our in