Employment opportunities for residents

Job Title: General Labourer
Salary: £11.95 an hour
Working hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
Closing date: Ongoing
Start date: Immediate

Summary

In this role with our construction contractor ARJ, you will be responsible for:

• general site labouring duties
• keeping the site clean and tidy
• loading rubbish and waste materials into skips
• occasionally helping with the unloading of materials from deliveries
• assisting trades on site if required
• carrying out directions from site managers and foremen

This is a 20 week role with the opportunity for the right candidate to continue on working with ARJ's labour provider Madigan Gill.

Essential skills and qualifications

• The ability to perform physical tasks (lifting and carrying)
• Good verbal communication skills
• Previous experience working on site
• Must have a valid Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) card (or equivalent)
• Must be able to provide copies of valid right to work documents.

Interested?

You must live in Barnet to apply for this opportunity.  If interested, please send your CV to Building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job Title: Apprentice quantity surveyor
Salary: £11.95 an hour
Closing date: Ongoing

Summary

In this role with construction company Bouygues, you will learn and develop the skills necessary to support commercial activity in London. You will grow to be able to support the:

• maximisation of commercial results of the project
• procurement of sub-contractors
• financial control of sub-contractors
• delivery of monthly financial reports to forecast net margin and activity utilising the company tools, procedure and rules
• liaison and collaboration with the construction and design teams in all aspects of contractual activities.

You will be enrolled onto a degree level apprenticeship course at London Southbank University studying Bsc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and a qualification leading towards membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The learning elements of the apprenticeship take five and a half years to complete and will blend classroom learning and on the job training.

Essential skills and qualifications

• A level BBB or BTEC National Diploma DDM or Access to HE qualifications with 24 distinctions 21 merits or equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points
• If you have a Level 4 qualification with specific grades, it may be possible to enter onto this course and 'top up' your existing qualification to a full degree. Please contact suzi.mattos@bouygues-uk.com for more information on this.
• 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths or English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)
• Kensington and Chelsea residents preferred.

Interested?

 If interested, please send your CV to Building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk. 

Job Title: Access Control Engineer
Salary: Dependent on experience
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: Ongoing vacancy
Positions available: 1 permanent position
Location: Various locations

Summary 

Repair, install and maintain Access Control, Warden Call, Communal Aerial & CCTV equipment ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ and to Industry Standard.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Background in social housing / local authority maintenance
• An accreditation with ADSA, CAMEsafe, Tynetec or CAI
• Have a valid CSCS cardPreferably have experience with at least one or more of the following manufacturers: ISM, GDX, ENTROTEC, SML, PAC, KMS, RECRD, GEZE, GALAXY, TEXECOM. Although training will be given
• Good practical skills and problem-solving skills

Interested?

If you are interested in applying for a role at Oakray, please send your CV to building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk and include 'Oakray Access Control Engineer' in the subject line. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job Title: Solar Roofing Engineer
Salary: £24,310
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: Ongoing vacancy
Positions available: 4 permanent positions
Location: 2 roles in Enfield, 2 in Westbury

Summary 

As a Solar Roofing Engineer, you will be responsible for safe installation of all mounting, DC cables and panels in respect of solar photovoltaic panels. You will receive trade specific development work and will be carried out in line with training provided by the company. You will ensure the onsite safety of all roofing staff, customers and general public. You must accurately interpret designs provided by the company and record evidence of completed work using the equipment provided by the company.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Working at height
• Working with glass
• Working with DC electricity
• Manual handing

Interested?

If you are interested in applying for a role at Oakray, please send your CV to building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk and include 'Oakray Access Control Engineer' in the subject line. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job title: Admin Assistant
Salary: £23,303
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: Ongoing vacancy
Positions available: 1 permanent position
Location: Head Office in Enfield

Summary 

As an Admin Assitant, you will support with the delivery of solar installations. Based within Renewable Operations, you will play a key role in maintaining documents and communications between Oakray Operations, Oakray Finance, suppliers, contractors and customers. The job entails a variety of duties to deliver jobs including facilitating quotes, creating purchase orders and subcontractor orders, booking engineer appointments , supporting management and the team overall. You will be expected to be committed to delivering a first-class service.

Essential knowledge and skills

• One year’s experience within a customer service environment dealing with members of the public,
  either telephone based or face to face.
• Function user of Windows based technology, with more than one year's experience of use within an
  office environment or similar situation.
• Numerate and verbal analytical skills to GCSE standard
• Proven ability to operate computer systems to input data and interrogate systems.
• Adapts readily to new situations and ways of working.
• Receptive to new ideas and willing to contribute owns suggestions.
• Proactive and self-motivating.
• Ability and willingness to absorb new information and use it.
• Maintains technical and professional knowledge and skills related to repairs services.
• The drive to achieve standards and targets, to make continual improvements and deliver results.
• Enthusiastic and committed. Works hard towards targets and willingly tackles demanding tasks.
• Remains calm, objective and self-controlled under pressure.
• Demonstrates assertive skills in appropriate situations.
• Able to negotiate with customers and contractors to resolve issues / achieve service delivery.
• Co-operates with others in team and response centre as a whole, to achieve objectives.
• Develops supportive relationships with colleagues and creates a sense of team spirit.
• Adapts style and language to the needs of the reader or listener. Speaks with clarity, fluency and is to the point.
• Quickly builds rapport with others and puts them at ease.
• Demonstrates high priority for service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Able to build and maintain relationships with customers.
• Experience of operating in a sensitive, high priority customer care environment.
• Able to participate in training other team member, sharing knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Committed, trustworthy and reliable, with a good sense of humour.
• Patience, tact and approachability.
• Willingness to develop self and others.
• A flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.

Interested?

If you are interested in applying for a role at Oakray, please send your CV to building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk and include 'Oakray Access Control Engineer' in the subject line. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job title: Installation Surveyor
Salary: dependent on experience
Start date: Immediate
Closing date: Ongoing vacancy
Positions available: 1 permanent position
Location: various locations

Summary 

As a Installation Surveyor, you will be responsible for the accurate surveying of properties, capturing all relevant data electrically to ensure appropriate decisions are made in respect of repairs and maintenance and actively resulting in enhanced customer service to tenants. You will identify the need for Health and Safwty inspections for gas and electrical risks, scaffold inspections, legionnaires and asbestos prior to any work beginning and taking any action needed to ensure the safety of the property. You will manage sub-contracts, reporting and monitoring stock levels held and carry out audits on sub contracts, stock and quality of works.

Essential knowledge and skills

• Current/Valid Domestic Gas Qualifications – CCN1 CENWAT CPA1 CKR1 HTR1
• A relevant City and Guilds Level 3 Qualification
• Full UK Driving licence

Interested?

If you are interested in applying for a role at Oakray, please send your CV to building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk and include 'Oakray Access Control Engineer' in the subject line. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Location: Watling Gardens
Contract hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Starting from National Minimum Wage
Qualification: Bricklayer (Level 2)
Closing date: 19 April 2024
Potential start date: April 2024

Summary

As an Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop valuable skills in a supportive and hands-on environment. This position is ideal for someone who is eager to gain practical experience and grow their career. Please note: priority will be given to Brent residents.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Assist with various tasks and projects as assigned by the bricklaying supervisor
• Learn and apply industry-specific knowledge and techniques
• Follow instructions and guidelines provided by experienced professionals
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals
• Maintain a clean and organised work area

Skills and experience

• Plastering: 1 year (preferred)
• Bricklaying: 1 year (preferred)
• Masonry: 1 year (preferred)
• CSCS (preferred)
• Driving License (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse information
• Basic data entry skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Interested?

Please e-mail a targeted CV and registration form to brent.works@brent.gov.uk or alternatively, apply on
www.brent.gov.uk/brentworksjobs

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore recommended.

Location: Watling Gardens
Contract hours: Full-time 
Salary: £35k and benefits
Closing date: 26 April 2024
Potential start date: ASAP

Summary

You will assist the person responsible for the delivery of an allocated project to the highest standards of quality, health and safety, on time, and within budget. Through excellent leadership, motivation and teamwork, the highest standards are to be strived for and attained. At all times, you will uphold the quality of product and pride in presentation. You will adhere to and engage with QA/ISO system and other company procedures. Please note: priority will be given to Brent residents.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Comply with company health and safety policies and rules and effectively demonstrate supervisory/management responsibilities.
• Aware of own actions and intervene to correct health and safety breaches as they occur
• Proactively assists in the delivery of the project to programme, including demonstrating the required status reporting, preparation and issuing of short-term programme and forward planning
• Demonstrates the ability to foresee any potential issues and the implementation of corrective action to mitigate delay
• Ensures key elements such as material requisition, plant requisition & stats booking are delivered to programme dates
• Contract Quality Plan is adhered to and that our SnagR processes are fully implemented and always up to date
• Construction and development is controlled in accordance with the drawings, schedules , ERs and specification provided
• Construction complies with the relevant statutory bodies and relevant legislation
• Quality inspection are carried out and records completed as required and that our supply chain equally fully implemented via SnagR
• All budgets and expenditure, including preliminary, labour budgets and schedules are managed to meet plan
• The project team is managed effectively and work in a collaborative way to reach target
• Everybody on site is treated with dignity and respect, and have equality of opportunity

Skills and experience

• Level 4 (HNC/NVQ4) minimum or suitably experienced tradesperson with considerable experience of the full range of construction trades

• SMSTS

• CSCS

• First Aid

• FAAW

• PASMA

• SMARTWaste

• Fire Marshall

• Manual handling

• Scaffold Awareness

• Lifting Operations

• Traffic Management

• Crane Rescue

• Fire Stopping

• Asbestos awareness

• UXO (bomb) Awareness

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures and legislation applicable to the construction industry

• Experience of Traditional Construction, RC Frame and Timber Frame construction

• Previous experience of project delivery preferred

• Can demonstrate knowledge of project reporting requirements, project planning, issue mitigation and requisition management

• Experience and knowledge of Construction Quality and Compliance requirements, including ISO and quality inspections

• Knowledge of the relevant statutory bodies, NHBC and legislation

• Demonstrates the ability to manage budgets and expenditure (preliminary, labour, materials) within budget

• Demonstrate an understanding of the sub-contractor order to minimise sub-contractor variation instructions

• Has experience of engaging and consulting with contract surveyors, sub-contractors and relevant partners/stakeholder to work collaboratively to deliver the project

• Has the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team

• Confident in explaining technical information

• Strong time management skills and excellent problem solver

Interested?

Please e-mail a targeted CV and registration form to brent.works@brent.gov.uk or alternatively, apply on
www.brent.gov.uk/brentworksjobs

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore recommended.

Location: Watling Gardens
Contract hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £11.05 per hour + travel costs
Qualification: Interior Systems Installer (Level 2)
Closing date: 19 April 2024
Potential start date: April 2024

Summary

Are you looking to launch a career in construction? If so, this Drylining Apprenticeship will get you off to a flying start. Measom are a leading drylining contractor with a training centre in West Horndon, Essex and many construction projects in and around London.

When it comes to construction, you may instantly think of careers such as plumbing, bricklaying or even plastering. Drylining is something that is not commonly heard of. It is about forming the walls or ceilings of, typically, a new building. Essentially it consists of creating a frame from either metal or timber and attaching plasterboards to it.
Drylining is a specialist skill that is often overlooked and misunderstood but a career that has longevity.

You will do a mix of off-site and on-site learning, working with experienced teams to master your trade. After completing the 18-month apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Level 2 Interior Systems Installer. This is just the beginning - a career in construction offers you real opportunities to hone your skills and progress your career.

You can achieve your Level 1 English and Maths as part of the apprenticeship and work towards gaining Level 2.

Please note: priority will be given to Brent residents.

Job duties and responsibilities

• Drylining and partitions
• Linings and encasements
• Suspended ceilings
• Working at height
• Operation of small power tools and use of hand tools
• Manual handling
• Interpreting information
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Construction elements
• Effective communication
• Site communication
• Health and safety

Skills and experience

• Age 18+
• Able to do physically demanding work involving carrying, lifting, bending and working at height
•  CSCS Card
• Thorough and pays attention to detail
• Ability to work well with others
• Flexible and open to change
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to work well with your hands
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Interested?

Please e-mail a targeted CV and registration form to brent.works@brent.gov.uk or alternatively, apply on
www.brent.gov.uk/brentworksjobs

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Early application is therefore recommended.