Job Summary
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Title: Tiler Housing Services
Purpose of the Role To carry out tiling and general maintenance works across housing properties ensuring all repairs refurbishment and maintenance activities are completed safely efficiently and to required quality standards. The role involves working independently or as part of a team maintaining accurate records of work completed and materials used and delivering excellent customer service to residents and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake tiling repairs maintenance and installation works across housing assets.
- Deliver high-quality workmanship in line with Asset Management standards and specifications.
- Operate vehicles tools plant and equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain required licences qualifications and accreditations.
- Liaise with managers administration staff residents and client officers regarding works orders and variations.
- Record completed work materials used and job outcomes accurately using handheld devices and IT systems.
- Monitor and maintain stock levels of materials and equipment.
- Conduct routine checks and minor maintenance of tools plant and equipment.
- Ensure security of vehicles tools and materials.
- Support colleagues and other trades to ensure repairs are completed within timescales and priorities.
- Comply with all Health and Safety legislation safe working practices and quality management procedures.
- Protect the welfare and safety of residents colleagues and the general public while carrying out works.
- Participate in training team meetings emergency call-outs and continuous improvement activities.
Key Skills and Experience
- Professional tiling experience within repairs maintenance or construction environments.
- Knowledge of building maintenance and property repairs.
- Ability to use power tools hand tools and access equipment safely.
- Experience working from works orders and maintaining accurate records.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Understanding of Health and Safety requirements within construction and housing maintenance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Competent in using handheld technology and IT systems for job management.
- Full driving licence (where required).
Core Competencies
- Quality workmanship
- Customer focus
- Health & Safety awareness
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Record keeping and documentation
- Reliability and accountability
Additional details
Department: Housing Services
Position: Tiler
Location: Birchmere Business Centre Thamesmead
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: 26.00 per hour (UMB)
Driving Requirement: Full Clean UK Driving Licence (Essential)
Qualifications: City & Guilds or NVQ in Plastering & Tiling or equivalent experience
Contract Type: Full-Time
Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance
Key Duties: Tiling repairs installations plastering property maintenance and responsive repairs across housing properties.
Skills Required: Strong tiling experience knowledge of Health & Safety practices ability to use handheld technology excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
Closing date: 29th June early applications are encouraged
Required Skills:
Tiler City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent qualification
Required Education:
City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent qualification