Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance/Repairs Bricklayer who has skills in other trades to join our housing repairs team in Canning Town. You will be working in a mobile role carrying out internal and external upgrades, maintenance, responsive repairs and void works in residential properties.

Rydon Maintenance is a provider of responsive/reactive repairs, planned maintenance, voids and small works projects for social housing associations and public sector buildings across the UK. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to maintain homes, hospitals, care homes and more. Using the latest technology we ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose

Find out what one of our employees enjoys about working at Rydon:

Job Purpose

This is a full time permanent opportunity for a Multi Trade Bricklayer to join our successful housing repairs and maintenance team in Canning Town on a local housing association contract.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality bricklaying, some plastering and other works across a variety of maintenance, repair and voids projects in residential houses.

Key Responsibilities will include

• Brick/blockwork for repairs, pointing and remedial works.

• Mix, prepare, and apply plaster, render, and finish coats to ceilings and walls.

• undertaking other maintenance, repair, and refurbishment works, this could for example include repairs to floor and/or wall tiling, mould treating to rectify damp or internal/external painting.
• You'll be provided with a company van and fuel card for travel and a PDA to accept jobs, plan a schedule and sign off works when completed for inspection.
• Working hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

What you will receive;

• A competitive starting salary
• Company van and fuel card.
• 25 days holiday with the ability to increase up to 30 days.
• Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
• Eyecare vouchers and free 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

By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team and this is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team.

Experience Required

The preferred candidate will have;

• Previous experience working within the social housing environment would be preferred.
• City & Guilds/NVQ in relevant trade
• Full UK Driving Licence
• As the role interfaces with residents, you will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with people confidently

If you have the above experience, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

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.

To apply online, please use the 'apply for this job link' at the top of this page.

Our application process is very straight forward allowing you to apply with a CV (from your Computer or Dropbox), LinkedIn, Facebook or Google+ and should take no more than a few short minutes.

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Position Subject To

The position will also be subject to a Basic DBS check.