Floorlayer

We are currently recruiting a Floorlayer to join us on a permanent basis. Working across the Bradford district, you will provide a high quality service to our customers homes, carrying out full installations and general maintenance.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.

Responsibilities

• Carry out full installations and general maintenance to a high standard using  various floor coverings including carpet fitting, ply sheets, screed and level, lino, Polyflor flooring and wet rooms in our empty and tenanted properties.​
• Assess work required and make recommendations on action to be taken, use multiskilling elements from other trades where possible  to ensure works can be completed in a timely manner. Report back if works outside of your core trade are needed in order to arrange for another team to attend. ​
• Be part of a multi-skilled team of operatives working at a high level of performance to meet tight deadlines.​
• Communicate the work undertaken with the customer, using empathy and patience to ensure they are satisfied and understand the process that needs to be taken.​
• Abide by the requirements of HASAWA and all other related safety regulations. ​
• Update system information using Dynamic Repairs Scheduler.​
• Originate, maintain and provide updated work documentation as required.​
• Driving to and from premises around the Bradford district.

About you

• Honest, courteous, diligent and punctual. ​
• Self-motivated and able to use your own initiative. ​
• Willing and enthusiastic about undergoing training and improving on your professional skills. ​
• Have basic IT skills to be able to update our systems via a smart phone or tablet.​
• A great team player.
• Enjoy liasing with customers and members of the public.
• Able to work to deadlines and reprioritise tasks if needed.

• A full current driving license is essential - must be able to drive manual vehicles
• Relevant, substantial experience in prepping and laying all floor coverings​
• An awareness of Health and Safety systems such as COSHH and HASAWA.​
• A full set of your own tools. ​
• Excellent communication and customer service skills including being able to listen to customer problems, empathise and be clear on what process we will undertake to fix the problem. ​
• Delivery of a first-class repair service by carrying out your specialist trade duties either as an individual working on their own initiative or undertaking these activities and duties as a member of a specialist team.

• Salary of £34,982 per year
• Company vehicle provided for work purposes
• West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.9%
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed’ to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.