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Multi Trader required to work within Social Housing in the London area on voids/ tenanted projects. Candidates should ideally have experience working on voids, understanding the scale of larger jobs, working to drawings and putting in a hard days graft. Your work will be inspected on a daily basis and a hard working attitude is essential given the extent of voids to be dealt with. Although carpentry is the core trade required, candidates must be able to offer other skills, such as plumbing, tiling etc. Candidates applying should be available to start work immediately, reliable, hard working and experienced in carpentry. Pay per day is - self employed CIS 200. Van Required. If you are interested in this position please send a CV along with confirmation that you are able to start work immediately and on an ongoing basis. Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our web.

Site Porter Full-Time 37.5 Hours per Week Permanent Role Are you a hands-on, reliable, and proactive individual looking for a varied role within a busy school environment? We are currently recruiting for a Site Porter to join a dedicated Estates and Services team, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a prestigious school site. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in delivering excellent service, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Working Hours This role operates on a two-week alternating rota across 52 weeks of the year: Week A: 10:00am - 6:00pm Week B: 6:00am - 2:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break included) As Site Porter, you will play a key role in supporting the operational running of the school and wider charity facilities. Working within the in-house portering team, you will assist with site logistics, deliveries, event set-ups, security duties, and general operational support while ensuring health and safety standards are maintained at all times. This is a physically active role requiring excellent organisation, communication, and time management skills. You will regularly interact with staff, visitors, contractors, parents, and senior leadership, so professionalism and a positive approach are essential. Key Responsibilities as the Site Porter: Managing and responding to portering requests through the CAFM helpdesk system Unlocking and securing buildings and gates during early and late shifts Receiving, distributing, and storing deliveries, parcels, and incoming post Assisting with furniture moves, room set-ups, assemblies, parents' evenings, and school events Supporting the smooth running of major school and charity events Monitoring site safety and responding to alarms when required Providing reception cover during designated times Supporting traffic management and maintaining site security awareness Ensuring photocopier supplies are stocked across the site Carrying out manual handling duties safely and efficiently Assisting with vehicle checks, basic maintenance, and minibus duties when required Supporting wider Estates, Cleaning, Grounds, and Maintenance teams as needed Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards across the site The person: Essential Requirements Full clean UK driving licence Good understanding of health & safety practices Ability to work on a rotating shift pattern Professional appearance and attitude at all times Experience Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties Highly organised with good time management skills A strong communicator with a professional and approachable manner Able to work independently and as part of a team Proactive, reliable, and willing to support wider operational activities Comfortable using computers and online systems Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Desirable Experience Previous experience in a porter, facilities, caretaking, estates, or operational support role Experience working within schools, education, or large sites Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge Manual handling or health & safety training What our client is offering: A varied and rewarding role within a supportive team Opportunities for training and development A professional and friendly working environment The opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of a respected educational setting If you are practical, dependable, and enjoy working in a busy environment where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Architectural Technician to join a busy and personable team, this position is paying an annual salary 28,000 - 35,000 DOE . Working hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 6:00pm with 1 Hybrid working day. Duties: Working on housing / residential projects of varying scales Work with local planning authorities and clients in the South and East of England A working knowledge of building regulations and planning legislation Recent experience focused on the delivery of large scale residential and master planning schemes Benefits: 28,000 - 35,000 DOE 23 days holiday + Christmas shut down + 8 bank holiday Pension Healthcare Cover Scheme Experience required: Leadership skills and a willingness to take on responsibility Good communication skills, as interaction with other professionals, authorities and clients Must be conversant with all packages in Microsoft Office & AutoCAD, Adobe The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team; A logical and practical approach as well as an ability to solve problem; Time management and ability to prioritise workloads Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications, we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website.

We are seeking an experienced Caretaker to join a committed estates team on a full time, permanent basis to assist with a wide range of maintenance tasks and respond to emergency requests including site security. Location: Thatcham Salary: 26,000 - 27,500 Benefits: Generous pension scheme, free meals, 25 days holiday, employee assistance programme Working Hours are Option 1 1:30pm - 9pm Option 2 Week 1 - 1.30pm - 9pm Week 2 10.30am - 6pm As the Caretaker , you will be responsible for: Carrying out any minor works jobs Open and close the school as required Complete swimming pool testing on a daily basis Respond to emergency out-of-hours calls Acting as a Fire Officer Carrying out site security checks, including perimeter walks, locking of all windows / doors, and drawing of blinds Monitoring CCTV Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained Assisting with furniture moves, event set ups, parking control, and emergency lighting testing To attend Health and Safety and First Aid training as directed To act as the out-of-hours security and emergency maintenance operative. The successful Caretaker will have the following related skills / experience: Experience within a maintenance or a caretaker role is essential Must hold a current driving licence Reliable with a professional work ethic Ability to meet health and safety requirements Good communication skills Flexible approach to working hours including on call cover and night shifts Ability to work unsupervised and on initiative Demonstrate good general maintenance experience and knowledge of maintenance techniques