Repairs Technician

at  Shepherds Bush Housing Group

ABOUT SHEPHERDS BUSH HOUSING GROUP

We’re a forward-thinking housing group in the heart of west London. Since we started in 1968 our ethos has remained the same: to provide affordable homes and services that build communities.
Here at Shepherds Bush Housing Group, we are passionate about what we do and apply our innovative outlook to find new ways to invest in people, communities and residents.
We offer careers that are both exciting and rewarding. We’re looking for people who bring a variety of different skills and experiences to help us continue to make a difference to the local communities we work within.
This is a unique opportunity to work for an award winning organisation and genuinely contribute to the achievement of our corporate aims and objectives.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To carry out building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements within a range of trade disciplines ranging from routine reactive repairs to large scale programmed refurbishment in occupied and void housing properties and other SBHG owned or managed premises in accordance with best trade practice and to current standards and regulations. To carry out works to a consistently high standard of quality and customer satisfaction and complete works ‘Right First Time’.
Maintenance work requires an adaptable approach to be taken in the delivery of services to tenants, leaseholders and other customers. The post-holder will be required to use their skill and judgement in diagnosing building faults to determine the best solution to resolve repair problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake all aspects of building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements within skills set ranging from routine reactive repairs to major renewals of installations in occupied and void properties.
• Competent to a professional standard in both quality and output in a of three trade disciplines covering:
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• General Building Trades – Patch Plastering, Tiling, floor laying, Painting & Decorating
• Electrical (basic C&G inc Part P)
• Diagnosing the causes of building faults and defects to identify the most appropriate solution to be applied. Take account of the need to reduce repeated faults and visits and ensure the most cost effective solution is applied under the circumstances.
• Complete all electrical certification in accordance with NIC EIC requirements or other approved electrical bodies (where applicable).
• Ensure all work complies with current regulations and standards and the safety of SBHG residents is maintained at all times.
• Responsible for completing repairs in keeping with “Right First Time” principles and ways of working.
  Please see the job description for a full breakdown of duties and requirements.