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Soft Estate Operative

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Job Title: Soft Estate Operative

Location: Hampshire

Business Area: Strategic Highways

Contract: Permanent

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

Every day, 210,000 vehicles travel across the 31,000km of roads, bridges and tunnels that are built, maintained and operated by the team here at Kier Group. It’s one of the reasons why we’re acknowledged as the UK’s No.1 Highways Services team – delivering £1 billion of social value to the six million people and wider communities who rely on our expertise and experience. Can you join our team? Yes, you can – if you want to be valued for who you are as well as what you do, in a company shaping the future.

The ideal candidate will carry out highways maintenance duties as instructed. Including winter maintenance when appropriate. Respond promptly to incidents on the network as instructed, work in close co-operation with team members and subcontractors, contributing to the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment for both the network users and work team by ensuring compliance all H&S procedures Contribute to the promotion of customer care by working closely with team members to ensure client and network users are dealt with in a polite and courteous manner. When trained to do so operate a variety of plant and equipment in order to carry out required duties effectively. Ensuring that site and company equipment is always secure. Carry out daily defect reports on vehicles and ensure vehicles are maintained in good order.

What do we need from you to be successful in this role?

  • 12ab Lantra traffic management trained
  • Basic Lantra VRS qualification
  • LGV driving licence group “C” minimum.
  • Asset management awareness – Operational level required
  • Experience and knowledge of strict health & safety operations and its practical implications
  • Valid CSCS card

What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:

  • Free Life Assurance
  • Access to our valuable pension scheme – Kier Retirement Savings Plan
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Options to participate in Cycle2Work and Payroll Giving schemes
  • Two employee Share Scheme options
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing

Pre-employment checks

It’s worth remembering that if you are successful, we’ll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.

Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it’s through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

Kier is an inclusive employer.

Closing Date: 10/06/2021

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date
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Office Administrator – Remote

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Up to £25,000 + Fully Remote working (Sussex) + Benefits

A highly capable, proactive and organised Office Administrator with excellent attention to detail and a professional and warm approach, is required to provide a broad ranging office support and administrative service on a remote basis as part of a highly regarded, professional business as they continue to expand.

Our client is a trusted, highly regarded plumbing and heating company covering the central Sussex region, with an impressive client list of long-standing residential and commercial customers. They offer a competitive, honest and reliable service, accommodating anything from a boiler breakdown and service, to a full heating system installation, while always working to the highest standards.

The ideal Office Administrator will have previous experience of providing remote organisational support in a dynamic role and an appreciation of the commercial importance of delivering a professional, proactive support service across all areas of the business.

The successful candidate, who will work on a remote basis, will enjoy problem solving in an environment in which no two days are the same. In return, the Office Assistant will have the opportunity to define this role as the company continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will be the first point of contact for our new and existing customers looking to have a new boiler installed or serviced.
  • Working with information supplied by lead generation firms (Boiler Guide, CheckATrade), social media and recommendations.
  • You will be responsible for setting up appointments for surveyors and engineers, sending links for photo surveys and keeping track of meetings.
  • The management of the engineers’ diaries, scheduling appointments and following up open jobs until completion to ensure smooth operations.
  • You will be using our CRM software to track appointments and keep customer information updated.
  • General data entry.
  • Lead Generation.
  • The generation and dissemination of quotations, sales orders and invoicing.

Skills & Experience

  • Have previous experience in customer service and showcase excellent customer service skills.
  • Be fully competent on a computer with excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel).
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills face to face and by email.
  • Happy to work in a fully remote role.
  • Calm and confident telephone manner, approachable with the ability to build a rapport with a wide range of people.
  • Be reliable and punctual.
  • Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Genuine passion to support clients with any questions, queries or concerns.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • A Sales and/or Plumbing and Heating background would be an advantage.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Office Administrator to join a friendly, family-owned and employee focussed organisation with a proud history of providing service and customer excellence. In return for your support, an attractive salary and benefits package is on offer including fully remote and flexible working options. Apply now!

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Gas Safe Plumber & Heating Engineer

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£38,000 – £41,000 + Van + Overtime + Benefits

If you’re an ambitious Gas Safe Heating Engineer or Plumber with a professional and courteous approach looking to join a growing, well-established company with a great reputation locally, we’d love to speak to you!

Our client is a trusted, highly regarded plumbing and heating company covering the central Sussex region, with an impressive client list of long-standing residential and commercial customers. They offer a competitive, honest and reliable service, accommodating everything from a boiler breakdown and service to a full heating system installation, while always working to the highest standards.

In order to meet growing demand, they’re now looking for a skilled Heating Engineer with Gas Safe certification, who wants to be and feel, integral to the success of the business. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified general domestic plumber and heating engineer able to carry out repairs and full installations in rental and privately owned properties. As such the successful applicant will consider themselves a master of their trade with a professional, engaging attitude.

Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals with experience of working with LPG, air source heat pumps and oil heating installations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installations and servicing of gas boilers in residential and/or commercial properties
  • Investigating and repairing leaks
  • Toilet and basin installations and repairs
  • Cylinder and tank upgrades
  • Boiler services
  • Fault finding on smart/central heating controls
  • Underfloor heating repairs
  • General plumbing
  • Carrying out general ad hoc heating work

Skills & Experience

  • Must be Gas Safe registered
  • Presentable and be able to communicate professionally with customers in their own home
  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3, and ideally 5, years experience in a similar role
  • Highly organised and reliable with the experience and initiative to work under their own supervision
  • You’ll need your own basic tools and a full UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity for a diligent Gas Safe Heating Engineer to join a successful, ambitious business offering a competitive, negotiable salary based on experience in addition to an attractive, employee focussed benefits package. Apply now!

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Electrical Technical Officer

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Dutton Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Technical Officer, for a 6-Month contract based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

The remit of the service includes: ensuring that the housing stock is well-maintained, safe, and fully compliant with all current regulations (e.g. gas, asbestos, fire safety etc), managing void properties and working closely with our contract partners to effectively deliver a repairs and maintenance service, including extensive investment and refurbishment schemes.

The successful applicant will be customer-focused, organised, motivated and will possess a good technical knowledge in relation to electrical installations within domestic dwellings.

Duties Include:

  • Experience of conducting inspections within customers’ homes, in specific relation to repairs and/or electrical installations.
  • Substantial experience of working with repairs and electrical safety processes and procedures
  • Experience of working with people within a customer focused, service delivery organisation
  • Experience of working effectively in a housing related or other public service environment
  • Carrying out risk assessments and managing caseloads
  • Providing advice, guidance, and support in relation to repairs and electrical safety
  • Using a range of computer applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet, and e-mail
  • Electrically qualified and approved (Qualified Electrician – JIB where possible) is essential with a willingness to undertake appropriate training courses and seminars

Qualification Criteria – Applicants must have:

  • Level 6 qualification or evidence of the equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience/JIB Accreditation
  • An in-date DBS Certificate.

If you wish to be considered for this role, please either:

  • Click on “Apply Now” to submit your details online
  • Download the Dutton Recruitment App from Google Play/App Store
  • Call us on 0114 22 00 888 and press 2 for the Construction Division

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