Multi-Skilled Joiner (Voids Fixed-Term Contract)

About The Role

Following a recent change within our team, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Joiner to join our high performing Voids team.

This role is on a 6-month fixed-term and full-time basis working 38 hours per week.

The role will be based at our Birkenhead depot, St Mary’s Gate. The depot is easily accessible from most transport links with just a short walk from Hamilton Square train station and local bus routes. Free parking is provided to staff either on site or nearby.

Our newly re-branded in-house Property Care team consists of trade technicians and mobile cleaning operatives. Our colleagues provide a wide range of cleaning, caretaking, repair, maintenance and refurbishment services to our tenants and external customers. The team is dedicated to maintaining and improving homes and keeping neighbourhood’s green, clean and safe places for all to enjoy.

Multi-Skilled Joiner Responsibilities:

We are looking for a fully qualified and experience Joiner who has the ability and skill set to carry out a variety of supplementary trades. You’ll also have great customer service skills and a desire to deliver our vision and values.

Multi-Skilled Technician Requirements:

• You will have a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery.
• You will have a minimum of asbestos awareness with the willingness to be trained to asbestos essentials.
• You will hold a CSCS card or be willing to obtain one.
• You will have good general multi-skilled abilities with the ability to complete the task in hand.
• You will have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills.
• You will have good IT skills and be proficient in the use of a PDA for receiving and updating completed works.
• You will be highly competent and motivated with a positive can-do attitude and exceptional customer service skills.
• You will have the ability to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate organisational and time management skills.
• You will have the ability to make decisions and solve problems seeking any advice required.
• You will have the ability to operate safely having taken into account any environmental circumstances and possible risks.
• You will be happy to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Hold a full manual UK driving licence.

Training and Development

A full induction will be given to help you settle into your new role with an opportunity to meet new colleagues and find out more about Magenta Living.

About us:

Magenta Living are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We offer a range of family friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support employees from different backgrounds.

We will positively encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics which are under-represented in specific roles in accordance with Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.

To find out more about the role and for an informal chat please contact Thomas McElnay, Head of Voids thomasmcelnay@magentaliving.org.uk

The job description for this role can be found at the bottom of this advert.

To apply for the role, please click on Apply for Job at the bottom of this advert and submit your CV online.

Please also submit a short covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you feel you are suitable for this role.

Closing date: 23rd October 2023

Interview date(s): 26th October 2023

About Us

Work with us…
Our mission is to provide customers with a home they’re proud of and create flourishing communities, and it’s our dedicated people that make this happen. This is a very transformative and brilliant time to join us at Magenta Living.

Who are we…

We are innovatively forward thinking, with a customer focussed approach. This allows us to be one of the best in our industry, managing around 13,000 homes across our heartland Wirral and the North West.

One of our key focuses is giving back to our customers and communities and as a Not-for-Profit organisation, social value is a significant part of who we are - everyone has their part to play at Magenta Living.

You’re in great hands here at Magenta Living as we’ve achieved IIP Gold standard for ‘We Invest in People’ and ‘We Invest in Wellbeing’. As well as being awarded the Navajo Charter-mark for our work supporting the LGBT+ community and ISO45001 for our people health and safety practices.

Our Culture…
We’re proud of our empowering, fun and flexible culture and value every colleagues opinion.

Our teams are the talented and motivated driving forces behind improving our customer, communities and colleague experiences, with opportunities for you to get involved with our dynamic colleague panels and social events.

Each year we vote for our charity of the year from a fabulous list of local charities, all nominated by our colleagues. Hosting a range of fundraising events and activities throughout the year, and this year we’re proud to be raising money for the amazing Together Dementia Wirral.

What we offer…
There’s so many to pick from but to just name a few…

• 3 days paid shut down over Christmas, or alternative time off
• Pension Scheme options with up to 18% employer contributions
• Flexible working
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Well-being support and fun employee events
• Employee Recognition programme
• Talent Management Programmes and e-learning access to support development
• Free parking at either our head office or main depot
• Paid professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Subsidised on-site gym