Skilled Labourer

Denham Recruitment Ltd • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £30,000 - £35,000 / year • 1w ago

Skilled Labourer / Multi-Trade Operative Trainee

Location:             South East Birmingham (Solihull, Shirley, Marston Green, Sheldon, Bickenhill, Tyseley)
Salary:                  £30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)
Type:                    Full-time, Permanent, PAYE

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm)

Overview
An excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor specialising in residential property repairs and insurance reinstatement works. This role is ideal for someone looking to develop a career in the trades, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of repair and maintenance projects. Ideally you will have some labouring experience or multi-trade experience.

Work is in the Midlands but also across the UK so some travel/overnight stays will be required (travel allowance/overnight allowance paid).

Skilled Labourer / Multi-Trade Operative Trainee Role

Assist skilled tradespeople with day-to-day repair and reinstatement works
Carry out basic multi-trade tasks (e.g. minor carpentry, patch plastering, basic plumbing)
Support property repairs following insurance claims (flood, fire, escape of water, etc.)
Ensure work areas are safe, clean and compliant with health & safety standards
Travel to residential properties and support works on-site
Assist with installation of kitchens, bathrooms, doors, flooring, and other fixtures
Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health & safety regulations
Communicate effectively with homeowners, office team and other trade colleagues

What We’re Looking For

Some experience in construction, labouring or property maintenance
Experience working on insurance repairs to residential properties
Willingness to learn and develop multi-trade skills
Good work ethic, reliability and positive attitude
Basic understanding of health & safety on site
Full UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years) – Essential
Willingness to travel as required.
As you will be liaising with clients/homeowners you will need good communication skills and be well presented.
A DBS check will be required.

What’s on offer

Full training and ongoing support to develop trade skills
Opportunity to progress into a skilled Multi-Trade Operative role
Stable, full-time employment with a growing business
Company van, mobile, tools
Paid holiday, pension, travel and overnight allowances as well as overtime

If you’re hands-on, motivated and looking to build a long-term career in property repairs, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for this Skilled Labourer / Multi-Trade Operative Trainee role. By applying for the role, you will be sending us your personal data. Our Privacy Notice explains how we will use your personal data; this can be found on our website, or you can request a copy by email.