Rydon Maintenance are seeking a dedicated Skilled Window and Door Repair Operative to join our repairs and maintenance team in Canning Town. The role will involve carrying out inspections and window/door repairs and replacement in tenanted social housing properties.
Rydon Maintenance operates throughout England successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors. We focus on maintaining, improving, and enhancing properties with a range of maintenance and repair services.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a Windows & Doors Operative to complete window and door inspections, maintenance, repair and replacement (uPVC and timber units). The role will involve travelling around social housing proprieties in Canning Town where we carry out external redecoration and maintenance works. You will be provided with a company van and fuel card for travel so a UK driving licence is required.
Key Responsibilities include;
- Inspection of windows and doors to assess whether repairs or replacements are required.
- Repair, service, and replace windows, doors, locks, hinges, seals, and handles.
- Remove and fit double-glazed units.
- Sealant/silicone work and draught-proofing.
This is a full time position and working hours are 42.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm
What we can offer you;
- Competitive Starting Salary
- Company van and fuel card
- Holiday Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday (That's 38 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
- Free Eyesight test and Flu Vaccinations
- Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
- 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
- Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
- Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
- Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
- Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business
Experience Required
- You will have previous experience with the maintenance, repair and replacement of windows and doors.
- Be comfortable working with uPVC and timber units.
- Ideally you will have a Carpentry Level 2 Qualification or higher, however candidates who are time served or can demonstrate some previous experience will also be considered.
- This role would suit an individual with experience in planned and responsive repair works within social housing although this isn't essential.
- You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.
- Excellent Customer Service skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities as required.
- A valid UK manual driver's licence (Not EU or automatic)
Additional Information
As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.
Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
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