Rapid Response Operative

Wheatley Homes East

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Wheatley Homes East, Bilston, Midlothian, EH20 9LZ

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes East as a Rapid Response Operative.

Our Repairs team, based at our Bilston workshop, delivers repairs, maintenance and investment services for customers in Wheatley Homes East properties, as well as for people living in Wheatley’s other subsidiaries in the east of Scotland.

About the role

We now have a great opportunity to join our team as a Rapid Response Operative.

You will be responsible for delivering general void works, clearances, cleans and uplifts as well as some general maintenance tasks in customers’ homes and preparing void properties for re-let. You will also provide support to our local area housing teams.

This position requires a full driving licence and a satisfactory basic disclosure check.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will take pride in their work and always strive to go above and beyond for our customers. We are looking for someone who will help us achieve our targets for response times, right first time and customer satisfaction. You will be required to work to excellent quality standards and always strive to provide customer excellence.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley Group, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

For an application pack and detailed job profile, please select the s1jobs apply button.

Closing date: Monday, 30th September 2024 at 1pm