Employment opportunities for residents

Job Title: Trainee Bricklayer
Salary: £10- £12.50 per hour
Working hours: Generally, 9 hours a day plus break
Closing date: 31 August 2023
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Anticipated to be 42 weeks
Location: Hillingdon

Summary

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

• Assisting with the setting out of brick and blockwork
• Laying bricks and blocks to substructures
• Laying bricks and blocks to superstructures
• Snagging
• Making good where appropriate
• Completing weekly timesheets
• Taking deliveries and distributing materials
• Ensuring workspace is clean and tidy
• Always adhering to site health and safety procedure
• Keeping an accurate diary of work-based evidence
• Being punctual and maintaining an excellent attendance record.

In this role, you will be provided with a basic starter tool kit and all necessary PPE.

Essential skills and qualifications

• Be 18+ and qualified to a minimum of Diploma Level 2 or have relevant experience
• Have numeracy skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to use tools of the bricklaying trade
• Have good practical and problem-solving skills
• Have an awareness of safety issues and regulations
• Must be able to take and follow precise orders from supervisors and colleagues. This requires the ability to listen very carefully and communicate effectively
• Be physically fit and able to work at height
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate a sound work ethic
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner.

Interested?

You must live in Hillingdon to apply for this opportunity. If interested, please send your CV to our Employment and Skills Manager Kamara Jackson at Building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job Title: Trainee Electrician
Salary: £10- £12.50 per hour
Working hours: Generally, 9 hours a day plus break
Closing date: 31 August 2023
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Anticipated to be 32 weeks
Location: Hillingdon

Summary

As a qualified electrician with our construction contractor ARJ, you would fit, test, and repair the electrical circuits, wiring and accessories within residential units. Your trainee employment will be with Vidi Construction working on projects for ARJ Construction. You will be responsible for:

• Working from plans to install wiring, sockets, and points
• Carrying out an initial installation, known as the ‘first fix’ - fitting wiring along wall cavities and through ceilings and floors
• Fitting fuse boxes, circuit-breakers, and earth terminals
• Mounting back-boxes on walls to take plug sockets and points
• Carrying out a ‘second-fix’ - connecting wiring to sockets, switches, light fittings, and appliances
• Always adhering to site health and safety procedure
• Keeping an accurate diary of work-based evidence
• Being punctual and maintaining an excellent attendance record
• Completing weekly timesheets
• Taking deliveries and distributing materials
• Ensuring workspace is clean and tidy

In this role, you will be provided with a basic starter tool kit and all necessary PPE. 

Essential skills and qualifications

• 18+ and qualified to a minimum of Diploma Level 2 or have relevant experience
• Numeracy skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to use tools of the electrical trade
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to follow technical drawings and instructions
• A methodical approach to work and the ability to pay close attention to detail
• An awareness of safety issues and regulations
• Able to take and follow precise orders from supervisors and colleagues. This requires the ability to listen very carefully and communicate effectively
• Physically fit and able to work at height
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• A sound work ethic
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

Interested?

You must live in Hillingdon to apply for this opportunity. If interested, please send your CV to our Employment and Skills Manager Kamara Jackson at Building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job Title: Trainee dry liner
Salary: £10- £12.50 per hour
Working hours: Generally, 9 hours a day plus break
Closing date: 31 August 2023
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Anticipated to be 26 weeks
Location: Hillingdon

Summary

As a trainee dry liner with our construction contractor ARJ, you will work under the supervision of a dry liner and will aid in the construction of walls to commercial and residential buildings. Dry liners generally work indoors. Your trainee employment will be with Vidi Construction working on projects for ARJ Construction. You will be responsible for:

• Setting out walls
• Installing metal studs in accordance with the specification
• Fixing the correct specification boards to the correct locations
• Filling and sanding joints to a good surface finish
• Always adhering to site health and safety procedure
• Keeping an accurate diary of work-based evidence
• Being punctual and maintaining an excellent attendance record
• Completing weekly timesheets
• Taking deliveries and distributing materials
• Ensuring workspace is clean and tidy

In this role, you will be provided with a basic starter tool kit and all necessary PPE.

Essential skills and qualifications

• 18+ and qualified to a minimum of Diploma Level 2 or have relevant experience
• Have numeracy skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to use tools of the dry lining trade
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• An awareness of safety issues and regulations
• Able to take and follow precise orders from supervisors and colleagues. This requires the ability to listen very carefully and communicate effectively
• Physically fit and able to work at height
• Able to work as part of a team
• A sound work ethic
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

Interested?

You must live in Hillingdon to apply for this opportunity. If interested, please send your CV to our Employment and Skills Manager Kamara Jackson at Building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

Job Title: Trainee Plumber
Salary: £10- £12.50 per hour
Working hours: Generally, 9 hours a day plus break
Closing date: 31 August 2023
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Anticipated to be 32 weeks
Location: Hillingdon

Summary

As a trainee plumber with our construction contractor ARJ, you will work on first and second fix plumbing tasks. Your trainee employment will be with Vidi Construction working on projects for ARJ Construction. You will be responsible for:

• Installing hot and cold water pipework
• Installing drainage pipework and soil & vent pipes
• Installing heating systems
• Installing showers, bathroom suites and washing machines
• Always adhering to site health and safety procedure
• Keeping an accurate diary of work-based evidence
• Being punctual and maintaining an excellent attendance record
• Completing weekly timesheets
• Taking deliveries and distributing materials
• Ensuring workspace is clean and tidy

In this role, you will be provided with a basic starter tool kit and all necessary PPE.

Essential skills and qualifications

• 18+ and qualified to a minimum of Diploma Level 2 or have relevant experience
• Numeracy skills, manual dexterity, and the ability to use tools of the plumbing trade
• Good practical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to follow technical drawings and instructions
• A methodical approach to work and the ability to pay close attention to detail
• An awareness of safety issues and regulations
• Able to take and follow precise orders from supervisors and colleagues. This requires the ability to listen very carefully and communicate effectively
• Physically fit and able to work at height
• Able to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• A sound work ethic
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner

Interested?

You must live in Hillingdon to apply for this opportunity. If interested, please send your CV to our Employment and Skills Manager Kamara Jackson at Building.futures@networkhomes.org.uk. You can also contact this email address to ask any questions you have about the role.

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.

Summary

Women into Construction have partnered with the Home Builders Federation and nine major homebuilders to create a new programme, with the aim to recruit women into Site Manager roles. The programme has 45 places available in 2023 and they are looking for enthusiastic women who are willing to learn and have a passion for shaping the future of home building! The programme will  offer work placements and insights into the companies, the industry and roles available. Three cohorts will run throughout 2023, with the first two having started and further cohorts planned for autumn 2023. 

What does the programme include?

The programme takes place over four weeks and includes:

• Online Information Session – come and meet the employers and find out about the programme.
• Site Visits – to live home building sites in central locations across England plus an online tour for those further afield.
• Online insight into site management week – five days of online training to give you an insight into home building and the role of a site manager
• Personal development sessions to help you apply for the trainee role
• An introduction to health & safety in construction
• Insights into modern methods of home building
• An opportunity to meet and impress each of the participating employers
• Two-week work placement in site-based location near you – shadowing the site management team.
• Full 1-2-1 support, provided by Women into Construction, including childcare & transport costs whilst on placement

Interested?

Please click the button below to find out more about the programme. If you're interested in applying, please save the link and check back for when the applications open for the next cohort!

More on the Women Into Homebuilding Employment Programme

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.