The Role: Plumber

Location: Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, Cambridge & Sudbury area

Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm

Salary: £30,019.44 per year + overtime +company van + fuel card

Our client a large local social housing contractor providing maintenance services to 1000s of properties across of East is looking for a Permanent and Full Time Plumber to carry out and assist with all trade related tasks as a Plumber working as (but not restricted to) part of a customer focused responsive team.

The hours of work will be 42.5 per week. The area covered is Bury St Edmunds, Thetford, Cambridge, Sudbury and surrounding areas.

Duties:

• Fault finding regarding leaks (tracing and establishing problems within water systems).
• The installation of bathroom components (Baths, sinks and WC’s).
• The unblocking of external drain.
• The replacement of water tanks, hot water cylinders and other associated systems.
• Tiling and basic carpentry (bath panels, skirting and window board)

Main Responsibilities:

• To be responsible for the effective and efficient repairs of all plumbing duties, including all associated works within both occupied and void properties using the required tools.
• To assess and carry out accurate planned repairs efficiently and effectively.
• To ensure that the work is undertaken in a timely manner, whilst maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
•  To manage customer enquiries, responding in a professional manner coordinating with our Operations Centre.
•  From time to time, if requested, to act as a mentor to trainees/apprentices to encourage and support their development.
•  Providing out of hours support on a rota based system. Additional remuneration will be incorporated for this.
• To undertake any other duties as required by the Group from time to time, if these duties are of a greater level of responsibility or skill that those required in the post, then full training and appropriate supervision will be provided.
• Work on own initiative to ensure that all repairs are carried out efficiently to ensure the right level of customer satisfaction is achieved.

• Take personal responsibility for the understanding and application of applying the use of ‘PLAN’ when diagnosing a repair.
• Take responsibility for all transport, equipment or mobile phone devices issued by company and ensure that they are kept in excellent condition and secure at all times.

Skills:

• Ability to display excellent Customer Service skills both internally and externally, generating a positive working environment

• Ability to work diligently, as part of a team

• Ability to work with plans /detailed drawings

• Ability to demonstrate technical skills in both core trade and associated trades

• Numeracy skills

• Knowledge of Tablets

Candidates must have the following:

• Minimum of either full trade Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 within a relevant trade OR a proven track record to reflect appropriate trade experience in Plumbing

• Full UK Driving License

• A good knowledge of the general building and construction industry

• Good understanding and knowledge of basic Health and Safety

Experience:

• Good understanding and knowledge of basic Health and Safety
• Experience in ordering and collecting materials and/or plant hire
• Experience of property maintenance
• Experience of working within the Social Housing sector

Working hours will be Monday to Friday 08:00am to 17:00pm with 30 minutes lunch. There is an on call rota which you will be asked to join after a qualifying period.

Immediate start available for the right candidate. The interview may also include a trade test to assess suitability for the role. 

The role is permanent, full time with the company after 13 weeks after successful interview process. 

A van, fuel card and uniform will be issued with this role. Overtime available.

Permanent Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum + bank holidays, employee discounts scheme and generous pension, company van, fuel card. Overtime available.

If you wish to apply for this or other roles advertised by ARC please apply via the link or click on our company name and see all jobs advertised. Alternatively please call Karina on 01603 984879 for more information

Job Title – Carpenter / Multi-trade

Location – Norwich / Dereham / surrounding areas.

Salary – £27,500 – £33,000 per annum

Our client a large social housing contractor responsible for the maintenance and repair of thousands of properties across the east are currently looking for a Full Time Carpenter / Multi-trade to work on  aresponsive maintenance contract.  The role involves being responsible for the effective and efficient repairs of all carpentry duties, including all associated works within both occupied and void properties using the required tools.

The hours of work will be 42.5 per week, flexible working and job-share will be considered. Working from Norwich. The area covered is Norwich, Dereham and surrounding areas.

Salary from: £27,511.21 per annum with the ability to earn approximately an additional £5,000 per annum (£2,500 per annum with our Trade + scheme (where you are paid for additional skills learnt) and our out of hours rota where you can earn up to £2,500 per annum)

Please be aware that you will be required to drive to multiple different places of work.

Duties

· Installation of doors (Internal and external)

· UPVC windows ( repair/ renew)

· Glass (install of double glazed units and glass)

· Locks, friction hinges and all associated door and window furniture

· Foor levelling and laying of floor tiles

. General repairs

Candidates must have the following:

• Minimum of either full trade apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 within a relevant trade OR a proven track record to reflect appropriate trade experience with bathroom modification.

• A good knowledge of the general building and construction industry.

• Full Valid UK Manual Driving Licence.

• Good understanding and knowledge of basic Health and Safety.

Contract: Full time temp-perm

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 days holiday per annum + bank holidays, employee discounts scheme and generous pension

We regret that we are only able to contact shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discounts
• Wellness programmes

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Apprenticeship or NVQ OR experience of Carpentry: 1 year
• Workplace Health and Safety: 1 year 

Licence/Certification:

• Full Manual Valid Driving Licence (required)

Please apply via the link of call our Maintenance division on (01603) 984879. 

Job description : Painter / Decorator

Location: Norwich / Dereham and surrounding areas

Salary: £27,500 – £28,000 per annum (+ van and fuel card and other benefits) 

Our client a local maintenance services provider to 1000s of properties across the Eastern region is recruiting for a painter and decorator to work on a domestic maintenance social housing contract working in void properties across the Norfolk area. Long term temporary to permanent role, van, fuel card and uniform provided from day one.

The successful individual will hold either an NVQ Level 2 or be time-served in a painter role. 

 Skills:

        • Ability to work diligently as part of a team.

        • Ability to make decisions and confident at problem solving.

        • Good understanding and knowledge of basic Health and Safety.

        • Numeracy skills.

        • Knowledge of Tablets. 

Certificates and Qualifications

• Trade City & Guilds/ NVQ qualification
• Full UK driving license

Working hours will be Monday to Friday 08:00am to 17:00pm with 30 minutes lunch. 42.5 hours per week. 

If you wish to apply for this or other roles advertised by ARC please apply via the link or click on our company name and see all jobs advertised. Alternatively please call Harriet on 01603 984879 for more information.

Job Title – Driving Labourer

Location – Norwich/Dereham/North Walsham

Pay rate – £11 per hour – Monday – Friday

Our client is a large local authority providing repairs and maintenance services to 100s of properties across the Norwich area.

They are currently recruiting for a full-time clean and clear labourer to join their team. 

Key objective of role:

The main role of being a driver labourer is to support the delivery of the responsive and void work streams whilst in the field. You will be required to provide support for both the Repairs and Voids Managers and your specific operations centre planner team. The role will be a fluid and flexible position providing varying levels of support across different aspects of the work streams. The driver labourer role will require an individual with a “can do attitude” to embrace and accommodate a wide range of tasks.

The main responsibilities of the role include –

– The clearance of properties including removal of rubbish after tenants have left preparing them for re-occupation.

– Garden clearance

– Wall – paper stripping

– Any other general duties as required by the client.

The successful applicant must have a full driving licence as you will often be required to remove waste in a van and take it to the nearest refuse centre and collect materials as required.

This is a full time temp-perm role starting asap. Monday – Friday 8-5pm, 42.50 hours per week.

Please call the ARC Maintenance team on (01603) 984879 for more info or apply via the link with your CV.

Job Title – Cleaner / Labourer

Location – Ipswich and Surrounding areas

Pay rate – £11 – £12 per hour 

42 hours per week Monday – Friday

Our client a large property maintenance contractor is recruitng for a full-time cleaner / labourer to work on domestic void properties across the Ipswich area. 

Main duties will include –

Cleaning and clearing void properties ready for reoccupation by new tenants. 

Assiting tradespeople with labouring duties within the properties.

Full driving licence and own transport required.

Immediate start available.

Please apply with your CV via the link or call the ARC Maintenance team on (01603) 984879 for more information. 

Job Title – Electrician (Perm) 

Location  – Thetford/Bury St Edmunds/ Newmarket & Cambridge 

Salary –  from 32,557.85 to 35,356.35 +company van+fuel card +overtime

Our client a large local social housing contractor providing maintenance services to 1000s of properties across the East is looking for an experienced domestic electrician to work on a domestic maintenance social housing contract assisting in the reactive repairs and void operations in properties covering Thetford/Bury St Edmunds/ Cambridge/Newmarket and the surrounding areas. 

What we are looking for:

• Experience of installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of IET Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge to install, repair, inspect & test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report.

Duties:

• Testing and inspection of domestic dwellings
• Fault finding and repair
• Reactive maintenance
• Storage heaters
• Immersions
• Showers
• Street lighting
• Door entry systems
• Re-wires
• Completion of all NICEIC paperwork
• Ideally previous domestic, social housing experience

Qualifications:

• Essential 17th Edition qualified 
• Desired 18th Edition qualified
• Desired 2391 Testing and Inspection
• Desired JIB graded approved Electrician
• Desired Health and Safety trained
• Essential Full UK Driving License
• Essential Current CSCS Card

Skills:

• Excellent Communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent personal presentation and time keeping skills
• Ability to display excellent Customer Service skills both internally and externally,generating a positive working environment
• Ability to work diligently with good attention to detail
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to demonstrate technical skills in both core trade and associated trades
• Analytical and Numeracy skills
• Knowledge of Tablets/Microsoft Packages

Working hours will be Monday to Friday 08:00am to 17:00pm with 30 minutes lunch. 

There is an on call rota which you will be asked to join after a qualifying period.

Immediate start available for the right candidate. The interview may also include a trade test to assess suitability for the role. 

The role is permament, full time with the company after sucessful interview process. 

A van, fuel card and uniform will be issued with this role. 

Overtime available.

 If you wish to apply for this or other roles advertised by ARC please apply via the link or click on our company name and see all jobs advertised. Alternatively please call Karina on 01603 576499 for more information

Job Title – Mechanical Supervisor

Location – Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Salary – £37,500 – £40,000 per annum + work vehicle, 25 days holiday and other benefits. 

Our client, a friendly fast growing family run property maintenance company is seeking a full-time Mechanical Supervisor to join their team. 

The main responsibilities of the role include – 

– Management of subcontractors (plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and general builders)

– Trade experience essential (Ideally electrical or mechanical bias)

– Programming of planned maintenance works – mainly Air Source Heat pumps and Gas installation contracts. 

– Client and resident liaison

– Survey and Post Inspect Local Authority upgrade works to include kitchen, bathrooms, wet rooms and heating systems. 

– SSSTS qualified (Preferred but not essential)

– Quality Assurance

– Compliance checks

Trade experience essential (Ideally electrical or mechanical bias)

Management or supervisory experience also preferred.

Good communication and computer skills essential.

Work Vehicle provided.

Working hours are 7am-5pm Monday Friday. 

If you think you have the skills required and are interested in this role please apply with your up to date CV via the link. 

Job Title – Storeperson

Location – Wisbech

Salary – £25,0000 – £26,000 per annum (£11 per hour temp-perm)

Our client, a friendly fast growing family run property maintenance business is seeking a full-time storeperson to join their team. 

Duties will include –

– Managing the goods in and out of the warehouse.

– Ordering materials for tradespeople

– Stock control and managing stock levels using pre-populated exel spreadsheets

– Some delivery and collection of materials to site using a flat bed truck. 

– Monitoring of messages and orders from the tradespeople prior to their assigned project such as kitchen and bathroom installation, heating installs etc. 

Qualities and Attributes required –

Good customer service skills

Good organsiational skills

Basic IT skills such as work and exel, emails etc.

Able to multi-task

Previous experience not essential as training will be given on the job. 

Hours of work are 6.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday

Full driving licence required.

Progression opportunities available due to the growth plans of the business.

Immediate start available.

Please apply with an up to date CV via the link. 

Job Title – Clean and Clear Labourer

Location – Peterborough and surrounding areas

Pay rate – £11-12 per hour – Monday – Friday

Our client is a large local authority providing repairs and maintenance services to 1000s of properties across the East are currently recruiting for a clean and clear labourer to assist with trades, clearance and refurbishment of void properties in and around the Peterborough area. 

Key objective of role:

Main responsibilities will include assisting with the clearance and refurbishment of void domestic properties in the Peterborough region. The role will be a fluid and flexible position and you will be required to provide labouring support according to the needs of the business. As an experienced labourer role you will be required to have a “can do attitude” to embrace and accommodate a wide range of tasks.

The main responsibilities of the role include –

– Labouring and assisting with the clearing of void properties ready for reoccupation.

– Stripping out 

– Making good / basic painting.

– Disposal of waste from properties during clear out. 

– Any other general duties as required by the client.

– CSCS not required.

The successful applicant must ideally have a full driving licence as will be reuqired to drive a box van.  

This is a full time temp-perm role starting asap. Monday – Friday 8-5pm, 42.50 hours per week.

Please call the ARC Maintenance team on (01603) 984879 for more info or apply via the link with your CV.