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More about your role

As one of our Labourers you will be assisting the teams working in voids and occupied (responsive works) properties.

Assisting colleagues to complete clearances, cleans or uplifts in a timeously manner and to meet our high standards. There is a requirement to have a “Can Do” attitude to help out operatives and carry out some basic general repairs.

Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be working in surrounding areas.

The working hours are 40 per week across Monday to Friday.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.

More about you

We are looking for someone with initiative, comfortable with working at height and an interest in learning new skills.  You will have experience in the provision of general repair services, cleaning abilities and general labouring to void and occupied properties. You must be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and computer skills.

• A driving licence is essential
• Experience working with and around tradespeople
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation
• As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check

The benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you job security and all the challenge you could wish for. Here people can flourish, thrive, better themselves and work in fantastic communities with inspirational colleagues and customers.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to help colleagues save money or make their lives a little bit easier which can include:  

• Pension with matched contributions  
• 35 days Holiday per year  
• Company van provided
• No seasonal hours, ensuring your pay is the same during winter and summer.  
• Excellent sick pay  
• Training  
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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