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General Builder
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Carries out general building, carpentry and maintenance work on social housing, including removing and reinstating boiler boxing, cupboards and flues, making good with basic brickwork and plastering, and creating pipework access.
About this role
Join us, be part of more.
We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.
About your team:
At PH Jones, our mission is to mend it.
Our teams have been at the heart of communities for over 50 years. Partnering with local authorities and associations, we support social housing across the UK – installing, upgrading and repairing heating and electrical systems. But we’re not just living off our legacy. We’re on a mission to make the UK’s social housing sector greener and more energy efficient.
Builder – General Carpentry and Maintenance | Southern Housing | South London based
- £35,000.00 per annum
- Full-Time, Permanent Contract
- Annual Pay Review & Profit Share Scheme
- Fully Costed Van & Fuel Card (EV options with free home install)
- Full Uniform & PPE
Exceptional Benefits
- Employee Energy Allowance & Discount on HIVE Products
- Company-Funded Healthcare + 24/7 Online GP Service
- Company-matched Pension scheme
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Full Sick Pay after successful probation
- Life Assurance, Income Protection & Accident Insurance
- Exclusive Retail Discounts & Financial Education Support
Scope of Works
- General building and maintenance work
- Removal and reinstatement of boxing around boilers and flues
- Removal and reinstatement of cupboards & air cupboards
- Removal of decommissioned gas fires, brick up, opening and skim
- Making good in and around flues and air vents, etc including basic brickwork and plastering
- General carpentry i.e. lifting floorboards
- Creating access for pipework in walls or behind kitchen units
- Reinforcing walls for radiators
Maintaining knowledge of all procedures and safety measures to PH Jones and British Gas standards.
- Must hold a valid in date driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Must hold a valid right to work in the UK
- Desirable to hold a CSCS/CSCS Alliance Red Card (trainee & experienced) OR Green Card (Labourer)
- NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing Preferred
- Must be confident and have good written and verbal communication skills
Why should you apply?
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/phjones
If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.
Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.
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