Gas Plaumbing Operative

About the Organisation & Opportunity

APS (Arthington Property Services) is the in-house contractor of Leeds Federated Housing Association, established to manage elements of the organisations property maintenance and investment to its 4,300 homes across West Yorkshire.

The newly created subsidiary is looking to recruit a new team and we are working on several other positions currently including;

*Maintenance Foreman
*Multi skilled Joiners
*Multi skilled Plumbers
*Multi skilled Plasterer
*Gas & Plumbing Operative
*Decorators
*Stores Man / Driver

Role Purpose

To deliver an effective, high performing, customer orientated, multi-skilled service to all properties contracted to work upon for Arthington Property Services (APS).
Ensuring all works are undertaken to agreed quality standards, within appropriate timescales/ priorities and in line with customer needs and expectations as well as the needs of the business.

Role accountabilities
*To undertake gas cooker and wet plumbing duties for kitchens and bathrooms.
*Promote and maintain a high profile service ensuring excellent communication with residents and all other stakeholders in accordance with APS's objectives and values, ensuring excellent customer service is provided.
*Communicate as required on a regular basis with management, other internal staff and contractors
*Demonstrates motivation and determination to meet challenging objectives and targets, along with the ability to organise own resources to achieve a standard of excellence, ensure own productivity and contribute to continuous improvement
*Ensure that appropriate materials are available in order to complete work 'right first time' wherever possible, thereby delivering a Value For Money service on behalf of the client.
*Accountable for carrying out day-to-day duties and record completion of works / findings via mobile device or line manager
*Have a flexible approach to working hours in order to meet customer needs, expectations and demand.
*To be accountable for maintaining a safe working environment; leaving the site/property clean, tidy and free from obstructions.
*To comply with Health & Safety and Waste Management legislation, policy and procedures set out by APS
*Responsible for the appropriate use and condition of assets provided by APS (i.e. vehicles, PDAs, tools, equipment, PPE etc.)
*Signposting customers and stakeholders in relation to safeguarding, ASB, or other housing-related issues where possible, or reporting identified issues to line management for further action
*To work within the team or as an individual and to support the principle of providing a flexible multi skilled workforce as agreed.
*To support the development of others as required.

Candidate Requirements
*Time served or significant relevant experience in relevant trade
*Gas Safe registered (or worked under a company one)
*Full clean driving licence essential
*Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, verbally, electronically, face to face
*Ability to remain professional in a difficult or emergency situation
*Effective use of IT and media as appropriate (incl. PDAs)
*Flexibility to undertake various duties at various locations across the clients portfolio. Experienced in the safe use of plant, equipment, PPE and can demonstrate the relevant appreciation of Health & Safety / Waste Management Legislation

Salary & Package
*Circa £28,000
*30 days holiday per year
*Contributory Pension Scheme
*Van provided
*PDA's and Mobile Phones
*Work Uniform and relevant trade PPE
*Power tools provided where appropriate