Job Description
This roleWe are recruiting for an experienced Floor Layer to undertake the replacement of vinyl & carpets within our domestic properties, you will be required to provide high quality, ‘right first time’, cost effective building services to the business and its customers.To be considered for this position it would be desirable if you have received elements of recognised training i.e. NVQ or equivalent. Or you should be able to demonstrate at least two years of relevant experience, in the following: estimating and measuring , removal of existing floor coverings, repairs/screeding to concrete floors, fitting plywood & over-boarding, fitting new vinyl to include: cap & cove and welding and forming to wet-rooms and shower, stairs and nosing’s, laying carpets in individual rooms and supported housing schemes.It is preferable for you to have some basic carpentry skills, to be able to trim the bottom of doors, fit threshold strips, remove-trim & refit plinths to kitchen units. To be able to move appliances that include washing machines.You should also have some form of hot works training for heat/welding guns, and experience of working within a social housing environment.You will conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimising damage to the fabric of the property.Please refer to the full job description before applying.You will need a full driving licence and will be provided with your own Metworks van for working hours.To meet our commitment to providing safe, high quality services to our customers we will complete a standard background check with the Disclosure and Barring service, once an offer of employment is made. This will automatically renewed every three years. Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship.What’s in it for you?Our benefits include:- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communitiesAn additional ‘Beliefs day’ once a year to have an extra a day offSupported family friendly approach with extended parental leaveEnhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9%Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per yearLife assurance cover 3 x your salaryCycle2work schemeHybrid Working - Dependent on job role and departmentHealth cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members tooTenancy deposit – interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loanAccess to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platformColleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleaguesCareer progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning supportEmployee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisationAbout usLearn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached documentOur promiseHere at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively ‘Serving people better every day’ to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve.We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other’s wellbeing.We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we’re doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:- GenderEthnicityLGBTQ+DisabilityOur core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.