Support Operative

Job Description

KWL is looking for Support Operatives to join our growing team. KWL is one of the largest construction and maintenance contractors in Hull. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic candidates to join our team to deliver general repairs and maintenance works on a variety of contracts.

We provide a diverse range of services across domestic, commercial, private & public sector environments. We take great pride in what we do and our employees, offering long-term career prospects, training, and incentives beyond a standard salary package.

· Salary £25,441pa.

· Basic 40 hours a week, working Monday to Friday

· 21 days holiday (excluding 8 bank holidays) rising to 26 days after five years

· Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with c. 18.5% employer contributions (and 3 x salary life cover)

· Opportunities to generate additional income through attendance bonus and incentive schemes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ability to work on both own initiative and as part of a team across all internal KWL sections and works areas as required by the business.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Ability to use smartphones, tablets etc.
• You will have to be clean shaven at all times, to ensure your health and safety and to allow protective face masks to be effective. (Unless exempt).
• You will be reliable, with excellent attendance.
• Good customer care skills.
• Experience of working in a similar role.

Desirable

Driving license to including one of the following categories:

Licence CATB Pre 1997 up to 8500kg MAM or,

Licence CAT C1 between 3500 – 7500kg MAM or

License CAT C1E between 3500 – 7500kg MAM + trailer over 750kg

Key Responsibilities:

• To complete minor elements of repair work e.g. such as removing coat hooks and subsequently filling holes in plaster work and garden clearance/maintenance.
• To clean appliances such as mobile cooking units so they can be reused.
• Clean and treat areas of mould on affected surfaces.
• Carry out remedial works associated with damp and mould for examples remove and reseal window frames, remove and replace affected grout, replace plastic trim laths around window/door frames.
• Undertaking physically demanding work to an agreed performance standard, wherever possible, apply multi-skilling, so that the job can be completed in one visit.
• To work with minimal supervision, independently or as part of a team, supporting trades staff in clearing and cleaning a site in order to allow the project to proceed and meet timescales set.
• To maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety.
• To accurately complete all relevant internal and external documentation such as timesheets, vehicle inspection sheets, material requisitions, job completion sheets etc to ensure legal requirements are adhered to.
• To drive company vehicles, collecting and delivery of plant, tool equipment and waste as required across the business.
• To be flexible in approach to work and what areas you are required to work in to support the needs of the business.

What do we offer our staff?

• Access to online wellbeing support including free GP, physio and counselling.
• Free Gym membership.
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions circa 18.5%.
• 3 x salary life cover as part of pension membership.
• Job related training and development.
• 21 days holiday per year (exclusive of 8 bank holidays) rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service.
• A company uniform and company vehicle, mobile phone & tablet.
• All power tools provided.
• Excellent sick pay scheme.
• Attendance bonus.

If you are self-motivated have the qualities and experience we are looking for and you are hardworking, apply today or email recruitment@kwl.co.uk for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,441.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person