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Groundworker - Liverpool Permanent Salary £26,000 - £28,000 plus van & fuel card My client a leading social housing main contractor are currently seeking an groundworker to join thier books on a permanent contract. This will be working in the social housing sector covering Liverpool. You may be asked out to help on a different contract from time to time. This is a perm position so comes with a van, fuel card, pensions, holiday. Duties included: Concreting Slabs Paving Drainage repairsRequirements: Groundworks Social housing experience UK Driving licence Asap interviews and starts For all enquires please contact Julianne (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Service Administrator Based in South London £20,000 - £25,000 per anum plus bonus Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find a successful and proactive Administrator. Working in the Guardian Housing sector, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop your customer service and organisational skills by tackling several different tasks at once. As an Administrator, you will support the branch with a variety of general admin suties. We are looking for someone who enjoys a varied and busy role, and will be happy to support other team members where necessary. As the Administrator, you will provide general administration support to the branch including: Managing the main office switchboard and phone systems Managing office email accounts Managing guardian works tenant on-boarding & off-boarding Assisting with guardian account administration Managing guardian key collections and returns Providing introductory briefing for all new guardians Providing cover for Guardian Services team Undertaking viewings for the current vacancies Office management - maintaining office supplies; managing IT/printing systemMost importantly, you will be joining a values based business with a true family ethos, with our people at the heart of everything that we do. Are you looking for a job? Or are you looking for an employer who will welcome you, support you, and encourage you to be the best you! The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Essential Criteria: Excellent telephone manner Professional approach Good communication skills (Both written and verbal) Strong attention to detail Proven, solid administration skills Organised and efficient Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Previous experience of office working Positive work ethicDesirable Criteria: Previous experience in a similar role Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint Previous experience of compliance administrationThis is a full time, permanent role. For your chance of securing this fantastic role please apply online now or call Julianne (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Groundworker - Liverpool Permanent Salary £26,000 - £28,000 plus van & fuel card My client a leading social housing main contractor are currently seeking an groundworker to join thier books on a permanent contract. This will be working in the social housing sector covering Liverpool. You may be asked out to help on a different contract from time to time. This is a perm position so comes with a van, fuel card, pensions, holiday. Duties included: Concreting Slabs Paving Drainage repairsRequirements: Groundworks Social housing experience UK Driving licence Asap interviews and starts For all enquires please contact Julianne (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Service Administrator Based in South London £20,000 - £25,000 per anum plus bonus Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find a successful and proactive Administrator. Working in the Guardian Housing sector, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop your customer service and organisational skills by tackling several different tasks at once. As an Administrator, you will support the branch with a variety of general admin suties. We are looking for someone who enjoys a varied and busy role, and will be happy to support other team members where necessary. As the Administrator, you will provide general administration support to the branch including: Managing the main office switchboard and phone systems Managing office email accounts Managing guardian works tenant on-boarding & off-boarding Assisting with guardian account administration Managing guardian key collections and returns Providing introductory briefing for all new guardians Providing cover for Guardian Services team Undertaking viewings for the current vacancies Office management - maintaining office supplies; managing IT/printing systemMost importantly, you will be joining a values based business with a true family ethos, with our people at the heart of everything that we do. Are you looking for a job? Or are you looking for an employer who will welcome you, support you, and encourage you to be the best you! The successful candidate will meet the following criteria: Essential Criteria: Excellent telephone manner Professional approach Good communication skills (Both written and verbal) Strong attention to detail Proven, solid administration skills Organised and efficient Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Previous experience of office working Positive work ethicDesirable Criteria: Previous experience in a similar role Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint Previous experience of compliance administrationThis is a full time, permanent role. For your chance of securing this fantastic role please apply online now or call Julianne (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Electrical Tester - Temp West London Salary: £19.00 per hour The Company: Howells Contracts provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment - from executive to operative level. We supply candidates from executive to operative level and are currently working with a housing association who are looking for an Electrician based in North London. Day to Day: * EICR reports on computer * Two fixed wire tests a day * Remedials C1-C2 * Working hours: 8am-5pm Requirements (Skills & Qualifications): * 18th edition City and Guilds * 2391 or ideally 2394/5 * Experience working in social housing * Driver's license * Tools Benefits: * van and fuel card provided * profitable bonus scheme, * Bank holidays off This is a permanent postion carrying out day to day repairs residential properties on behalf of a social housing contractor. Please contact Alice on (phone number removed). Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Gas Service Engineer Contract £23 per service Long term ongoing work A leading contractor are looking for Gas Servicing Engineers to carry our Servicing on domestic boilers on behalf of a housing association. This is a long term contracting opportunity paying £200+ per day. The Role: * Servicing within domestic dwellings. * All appointments pre-booked * Very high access rate Requirements: * Experience in servicing gas boilers and appliances * ACS qualifications required: CCN1, CKR1, HTR1 and CENWAT or CEN1 and WAT1 * Gas Safe registration in your own right * Public Liability Insurance - £2,000,000 * Full UK Driving Licence and van * Flue Gas Analyser (fully calibrated) * Clean DBS Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Gas Service and Breakdown Engineer Permanent £40,000pa + OTE + Company Van + Fuel Card A leading contractor are looking for Gas Servicing and Breakdown Engineers to carry our Servicing and Repairs on domestic boilers on behalf of a housing association based in Hammersmith and Fulham. This is a permanent oppurtunity with tons of benefits with lucrative on target earnings. The Role: * Servicing and repairing boilers within a domestic dwellings. * All appointments pre-booked * Very high access rate Requirements: * Experience in servicing and repairing gas boilers and appliances * ACS qualifications required: CCN1, CKR1, HTR1 and CENWAT or CEN1 and WAT1 * Full UK Driving Licence * Clean DBS If you are interested then please contact Nick at Howells Contracts. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Gas Service Engineer Contract £23 per service Long term ongoing work A leading contractor are looking for Gas Servicing Engineers to carry our Servicing on domestic boilers on behalf of a housing association based in East London and Essex. This is a long term contracting opportunity paying £200+ per day. The Role: * Servicing within domestic dwellings. * All appointments pre-booked * Very high access rate Requirements: * Experience in servicing gas boilers and appliances * ACS qualifications required: CCN1, CKR1, HTR1 and CENWAT or CEN1 and WAT1 * Gas Safe registration in your own right * Public Liability Insurance - £2,000,000 * Full UK Driving Licence and van * Flue Gas Analyser (fully calibrated) * Clean DBS If you are interested then please contact Nick at Howells Contracts. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Assistant Site Manager Doncaster £28,000 - £32,000 + company car / car allowance & benefits Here at Howells Solutions we are working with a leading Social Housing contractor to recruit a proactive and experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their team in Doncaster, working on a refurbishment project. As the Assistant Site Manager, you will supervise the contractors undertaking works, ensuring the works are completed in a safe and efficient manner within stated timescales. You will be responsible for management of sub-contractors, inspecting properties pre and post works, taking progress meetings and overseeing the day to day delivery of the programme. This is a hands-on role where you will be working alongside the Site Manager to deliver the project from start to finish. You will also hold relevant qualifications including: SMSTS Current Scaffold Inspection Certificate First Aid CSCS Card Asbestos Awareness (preferred)Salary & Package You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time, permanent role for which you will receive up to £32,000 pa + benefits. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Repairs Manager - Social Housing - Sidcup £300 - £350 per day Covering South & South West London Our client is an innovative, and award winning Social Housing provider who are looking for a Repairs Manager to join their in house maintenance division. The key function of this role is to manage the team of trades delivering the repairs service, ensuring a high quality and commercially focused service is delivered. This is an ongoing temporary role, with potential long term opportunities available for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities Additional duties include: To lead and ensure the efficient management of the repairs and maintenance of our client's day to day or void properties and to ensure those properties meet the required housing and quality standards, whilst maximising resident satisfaction and contributing to business performance and financial strength. Ensure that all activities undertaken meet the client's business objectives, turnaround times and other key performance indicators and work/ quality standards. Develop and maintain procedures for responding quickly and effectively to complaints and enquiries from members and customers. Monitor repair and survey data in order to identify key maintenance areas for inclusion in future planned maintenance and capital programmes. Work collaboratively with lettings and others across the company to ensure the delivery of the neighbourhood and the wider client's objectives are achieved. Develop partnerships with other internal partners/ services and external organisations/partners/stakeholders in order to facilitate the effective management and maintenance of day to day repairs and void properties. Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, clients, contractors and residents, whilst promoting and championing our client's values and standards at all times. Deal with escalations of complaints including disrepairs and Environmental Health Notices (EHN). To effectively manage a maintenance budget and authorise spends up to agreed levels whilst maximising cost effectiveness and having regard for financial strength. Ensure compliance of the day to day or void teams in respect of governance and adherence to the relevant statutory and regulatory provisions, including health & safety. Maintain the necessary records and management systems to enable the production of reports to demonstrate and monitor all the day to day or void maintenance work. Manage risks associated with Direct Maintenance for the area and put in place systems and practices to eradicate or minimise such risks.Please apply online or call (phone number removed) for more info! Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Electrician - Social Housing Reactive Repairs Birmingham South Company Van and Fuel Card Provided £26,000 - £29,000 per annum 18th Edition Essential for this role! Howells Contracts are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit an Electrician to carry out reactive maintenance to occupied social housing properties in Birmingham, in the south quadrant of the city. This is a mobile role, travelling to domestic housing association properties carrying out reactive maintenance and remedial work on occupied and pccasionally unoccupied properties. Receiving instructions and completing reports via PDA, work includes immersion heaters, fans, showers, security lighting, communal lights, domestic electrics, completion of minor works certificates and inspection, testing & remedial work on exchanges and voids. This is a great opportunity to work with one of the leading social housing maintenance providers in the UK. Use of a company van and when required overtime/call outs to earn more money on top of your basic salary. Electrician Essential Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 & 3 or equivalent 18th edition (essential) Full UK Driving License Experience in a similar role Good Communication skills At least 2 year's experience working for Social Housing Contractor or Local Authority on domestic electrical repairs contracts (desirable) 2391 (desirable)Electrician Salary & Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary + benefits + company van + fuel card + call outs. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Customer Services Advisor - Repairs & Maintenance £20,000 - £22,000 per annum Immediate start - perm role Based in Enfield Are you an experienced Customer Service advisor / call centre operative? Do you have impeccable Customer Service skills along with the drive and determination to further your career in an exciting new position? If so, we may be able to help you! Here at Howells, we are working with a leading, UK contractor to find experienced, and proactive CSA/ Repairs Call Centre Operatives to join their team in North London, working on repairs and maintenance within social housing, commercial and residential properties. These are full time permanent positions. The roles are based in Enfield. For this role, you must have experience as a CSA / Call Centre Operative working on a Social Housing contract, either for a main contractor or RSL, along with excellent time management and communication skills. You will also ideally have experience of using Impact Response repairs and maintenance software. Planner / Scheduler and CSA Responsibilities: Managing calls Managing operatives diaries Planning repairs and maintenance requests to the relevant operative Ensure trade skill sets and location parameters are working effectively Liaising with operatives, tenants and the Client Document Control - Ensure worksheets are received and checked Work towards individual and client KPI's Deal with council and private housing contracts, planning and scheduling routine, essential and emergency property maintenance works Tracking and monitoring to completion Liaison with in-house and 3rd party engineers and tradesmen and council operatives to plan appointments, materials and logistics and reorganising of schedules Organisation of external supply companies such as skip hire and kitchen deliveries etc. Ensuring all trades are readied and present on-site and works completed in-line with committed client completion dates Be able to work in a fast paced demanding role with constant collaboration with key stakeholders, clients, councils, housing agents, suppliers and tradesPlanner / Scheduler Salary and Benefits: You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a full time position - 40 hour working week, Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm. Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Multi Trade Operative (Social Housing) Carpenters or Plumbers Runcorn/Wirral or Southport/Liverpool area £25,000 Permanent role, van, tools and PDA supplied (Own Van optional) Are you an experienced Carpenter/Plumber/Multi Trader? Do you have experience working in Social Housing along with the drive to further your career in a rewarding new position? If so, we may be able to help you! Multi Trade Experience - Carpenter - You will be responsible for all aspects of carpentry including kitchen repairs, bathroom repairs, bathroom and kitchens installs etc. Multi Trade Experience - Plumber - You will be responsible for all aspects of plumbing, bathroom repairs and installations. Multi Trade Experience - You will also be confident in carrying out additional trades such as minor Brickwork, Patch Plastering, Decorating, Tiling, and Groundworks. Here at Howells, we are working with a leading UK Contractor and Regeneration Group to find an efficient Multi Skilled Tradesman with sufficient knowledge of all other trades to join their team in Runcorn/Liverpool, to work on Voids and occupied properties doing repairs & maintenance. Working the Social Housing sector, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge by tackling a variety of repairs/ maintenance in social housing properties. Your duties will include various roofing repairs and minor carpentry/guttering when needed. We are looking for candidates who are available to start as soon as possible and must have own tools. Vans and fuel cards, tools and PDA's provided. You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the company's success. This is a full time, temporary role with a 40 hour working week. You will receive a competitive salary of up to £25,000 per annum. For your chance of securing this fantastic role please send us your CV now or give Michael a call on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed). Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Multi Trader - Social Housing Repairs North West London - Surrounding area £30,000 to £32,000 company van + fuel card Howells Contracts are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a team of Multi Trade Operatives to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in North West London and surrounding area. Multi Trade Experience - Carpenter - You will be responsible for all aspects of carpentry including kitchen repairs, bathroom repairs, bathroom and kitchens installs etc. Multi Trade Experience - Plumber - You will be responsible for all aspects of plumbing, bathroom repairs and installations. Multi Trade Experience - You will also be confident in carrying out additional trades such as minor Brickwork, Patch Plastering, Decorating, Tiling, and Groundworks. Multi Trade Additional Requirements NVQ Qualified/City and Guilds Qualified Valid Clean UK Driving Licence Current valid DBS Check or be willing to undertake as required Experience working within tenanted properties Familiar with PDA usage Clean, presentable, and must be eligible to work in the UK (with proof) Looking for someone based in the North West London areaClient information You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a full-time permanent role starting in Oct 2020 that comes with a van, fuel card and benefits. For more information / enquiries: Please call Michael on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Multi Trader - Social Housing Repairs Hackney - Surrounding area £30,000 to £32,000 company van + fuel card Howells Contracts are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a team of Multi Trade Operatives to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in North West London and surrounding area. Multi Trade Experience - Carpenter - You will be responsible for all aspects of carpentry including kitchen repairs, bathroom repairs, bathroom and kitchens installs etc. Multi Trade Experience - Plumber - You will be responsible for all aspects of plumbing, bathroom repairs and installations. Multi Trade Experience - You will also be confident in carrying out additional trades such as minor Brickwork, Patch Plastering, Decorating, Tiling, and Groundworks. Multi Trade Additional Requirements NVQ Qualified/City and Guilds Qualified Valid Clean UK Driving Licence Current valid DBS Check or be willing to undertake as required Experience working within tenanted properties Familiar with PDA usage Clean, presentable, and must be eligible to work in the UK (with proof) Looking for someone based in the North West London areaClient information You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a full-time permanent role starting in September 2020 that comes with a van, fuel card and benefits. For more information / enquiries: Please call Michael on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies

Part P Plumbing Biased Multi Trader - Social Housing Repairs Twickenham and Kingston upon Thames - Surrounding areas £16.00 to £18.00 per hour (Dependant on experience) Long term temporary position Howells Contracts are recruiting for a leading social housing contractor to recruit a team of Multi Trade Operatives to carry out reactive repairs and maintenance works to tenanted social housing properties in Twickenham and surrounding areas. Multi Trade Experience- You will be responsible for all aspects of plumbing including kitchen repairs, bathroom repairs, bathroom and kitchens installs etc. We are looking for plumbers with additional skills in other trades such as plastering / brickwork / painting / tiling / floor laying. Multi Trade Additional Requirements NVQ Qualified/City and Guilds Qualified (Plumber) Valid Clean UK Driving Licence Current valid DBS Check or be willing to undertake as required Experience working within tenanted properties Familiar with PDA usage Clean, presentable, and must be eligible to work in the UK (with proof) Van, tools and fuel card providedClient information You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believe the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the group's success. This is a full-time temporary on-going role starting in September 2020 Applications If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed). Howells Contracts are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells Contracts acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies