Labourer

The Role

Due to continued successful growth, we have an excellent opportunity for a Labourer to join our team. This will involve carrying out repairs and maintenance to Social Housing properties covering a patch across Leicestershire and Nottingham, so travel is essential.

Core Hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm - Work Van, Fuel card Tools provided!

The Customer

Fortem’s successful contract with Amplius supports nearly 15,000 properties, This includes Repairs & Maintenance, Voids, Complex Works and FRA workstreams with additional Planned Works and Preventative Maintenance as well.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Completing responsive repairs and maintenance tasks, including clearing blockages, clearing bin chutes and painting.
• Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.
• Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems and electronic devices.
• Providing excellent customer service to all tenants and clients.
• Comply with safeguarding policy and H&S standards at all times.

What You Will Need

Essential Criteria:

• Labouring experience
• Full UK driving licence (max 5 points)
• Must be able to pass basic DBS check

• Social Housing experience

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary
• We provide a company Van and Fuel card for work purposes
• Eligible for bonus up to 5% per annum
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off* (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System and Fortem Advance schemes available for career progression
• 24/7 access to GP appointment for you and your immediate family from Day 1
• Private pension employer contribution 3-6% of your base salary into your pension pot • Life Insurance, dental care, private healthcare insurance and eye care vouchers
• Cycle-to-work scheme, mobile phone provider shopping discounts & more

Who We Are

Established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions for the social housing sector. Tailored to keep homes running smoothly, Fortem prides itself on working with Social Landlords to provide a warm, safe and decent place for people to live and call home. Fortem operates exclusively within the Social Housing Sector, employing customised systems, procedures, and methodologies to assist landlords in fulfilling their distinct requirements and complying with regulations.

Currently rated 4.3 on Glassdoor, 90% would recommend to a friend!

Fortem are a Willmott Dixon Group Company, delivering a range of internal and external property repairs on a 24/7 basis, refurbishes vacant properties back to lettings standards, provides statutory compliance services including gas, electrical and fire safety as well as installing a wide variety of home improvements such as Kitchens, Bathrooms, Roofs and Windows and energy efficiency measures though retrofit programmes. As such, they benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, they maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.

We are proud of be Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

For all external interest, please apply today with your interest in these future opportunities with your updated CV or please contact our team at ***email_hidden*** as we are happy to help.

Should you be an internal employee at Fortem, wishing to discuss a new opportunity for the future please register your interest directly first with the Recruitment team at [email protected].

Job Reference: FOR04711