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Voids Site Manager

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Voids Site Manager – Responsive Repairs

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham

Business Area: Kier Housing Maintenance – London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

Contract: Permanent, full time

Make a difference with the Housing Maintenance Experts.

Kier Housing Maintenance (HM) have long standing partnership agreements with housing associations, local authorities and private landlords to conduct responsive repairs and planned maintenance across various sites. Our commitment to our clients has resulted in us being shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at the UK Housing Awards 2020.

Kier Places are recruiting now for an experienced Voids Manager to join our Housing Maintenance team to oversee void project works to properties & residential blocks across the Hammersmith & Fulham area, as part of our contract with London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham (LBHF). Your role will be key to ensuring projects are safely delivered on time and to budget whilst achieving the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

As a Voids Manager, you will be managing the projects through working closely & collaboratively with the Contract Managers, Site team & Quantity Surveyors, ensuring all schemes are delivered safely and to the highest standard, projects stay within agreed costs, whilst ensuring the projects comply with current health & safety legislations, codes of practice, and building regulations are observed at all times by the contractor.

Reporting directly to the Contract Manager, you will lead, manage, and develop a high performing well-motivated team through effective leadership and communication; and we’ll trust you to use your operational expertise to ensure risks are identified and mitigated, whilst co-ordinating subcontractors and suppliers in a planned and controlled manner.

What do we need from you?

The ideal Voids Manager candidate will have extensive experience of managing Void projects, including Complex, Reactive & Planned Voids, within a social housing/decent homes/housing maintenance environment.

You should be qualified or certified in SMSTS, CSCS/ECS Black card, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness, and you should also have a proven track record of leading and inspiring teams to achievement, excellent communication, organisational and influencing skills.

What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, click here.

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Delivering contracts. Creating communities. Developing careers. Join us today as a Voids Manager.

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 committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all of our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. If you’d like to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Kier, you can contact the team by emailing InclusiveRecruitment@kier.co.uk.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these.

Closing Date: 17th November 2021

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

Recruitment Agencies – opportunities at Kier are managed by our internal recruitment team. We are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. If there is a specific business need a member of the recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL to ensure all CV’s are uploaded onto our portal to be considered. For further information, visit our Careers Help page.

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Recruitment Consultant – Rail Bluecollar

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McGinley Support Services is a specialist recruitment agency providing the infrastructure industry with permanent, contract and temporary staff at all levels. Consulting and recruiting for over four decades, they have customers in Airports, Energy, Metro, Ports, Rail, Roads, Telecoms, Waste and Water, and can supply staff and labour nationally.

We are currently looking for an experienced Rail 360 Recruitment Consultant to work in our rail team based in Birmingham in the day to day running of a very busy rail team working on multiple contracts. You will have a experience in the bluecollar rail labour supply sector .

The role of the Rail 360 Recruitment Consultant is to supply, coordinate and manage rail operatives to improve contract profitability through the provision of the required labour resources for project execution and safe and effective management, delivering to time and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Key responsibilities:

Labour Management

Partner all projects within the area of responsibility to ensure the right quantity, quality and skills mix of operatives are provided within agreed time lines – both at site set up and during the full life cycle of the project;
Manage the transfer of labour between projects, locally and nationally;
Visit each customer project / location in accordance with your teams servicing plan;
Collect timesheets when necessary;
Deliver or collect PPE / tools / equipment when necessary;
Carry out allocated on-call duty as allocated by line manager;
Review worker performance weekly and take necessary action regarding client and operative;
Complete Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) reports weekly and send to clients where appropriate.

Sales/ Account Management

Create and develop business opportunities with both existing and new clients;
Focus on selling all grades of workers and support services supplied by the company, on temporary hired, contract hired workers or permanent placement fee basis, as agreed with your line manager;
Maintain contact, build and maintain a good working relationship with existing clients by way of pro-active telephone contact and ‘face to face’ meetings;
Recruit various grades of operatives as and when required by the needs of the contracts you are managing or the company;
Arrange regular site visits with operatives, increasing interaction at the workface;

Essential requirements for this position include:

Previous recruitment experience within rail resourcing;
Attention to detail;
Excellent communication with strong language skills, both written and verbal;
Good organisational skills;
MS Office packages and preferably RDB Pro database experience;
An interest in infrastructure services;
A willingness to help other members of your team on a flexible basis.
PTS ACDC card is desirable.

We have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure .We regret that if you have not been contacted within ten working days that your application for this position has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn’t been blocked by your spam filter. We receive many CVs and are unable to enter into telephone conversations until we have completed our initial selection procedure.

McGinley Support Services is committed to equal opportunities and actively seeks applications from all sectors of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, having responsibility for dependants, age, religion/beliefs, or any other reason which cannot be shown to be justified.

McGinley Support Services is committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

We have a fair and comprehensive selection procedure. We regret that if you have not been contacted within five working days that your application for this position has been unsuccessful. However, please check your junk email folder to ensure that an email from us hasn’t been blocked by your spam filter. We receive many CVs and are unable to enter into telephone conversations until we have completed our initial selection procedure. As an equal opportunities employer, McGinley is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join McGinley. McGinley Support Services is committed to making reasonable adjustments in order for all candidates who are successfully put through to the interview stage to be able to attend.

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Administration Assistant – Audio Typist

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Are you a part-time Administrator with Audio Typing experience looking for a new challenge?

Hatched Talent Solutions is partnering with a well-established independent contractor who operates within the building consulting sector and is looking for their next Administrative Assistant to join the team part-time.

Our client has a longstanding history of delivering high-quality workmanship and professional service, catering to a diverse clientele including individual householders, architects, surveyors, housing associations, and construction-based professionals.

As an Administrative Assistant, you will join a dynamic team of part-time administration staff in a friendly office environment. This role is pivotal in supporting daily administrative operations and facilitating effective communication both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

– Conduct audio typing efficiently, supplemented by company-specific training.

– Manage incoming phone calls, take accurate messages, and redirect them to the appropriate colleague or address them as necessary.

– Monitor internet enquiries and emails, forwarding them to the relevant colleague or handling them as required.

– Sort and distribute paper mail promptly.

– Handle paper and online filing tasks, including scanning, saving, updating, and organising files.

– Assist in compiling quotes and attachments for distribution to clients.

– Update company documents as requested.

– Manage printing, photocopying, and franking of mail, including updating charges and ordering necessary stationery.

– Complete deposit invoices and receipts as requested.

– Schedule surveys for company surveyors as needed.

– Process payment details over the phone, including completing transactions on the card machine and associated documentation.

– Familiarise with Guarantee processes and documentation.

– Occasionally take minutes during internal meetings.

– Place orders for office supplies with suppliers when required.

– Assist in organising accommodation for site staff working away from home on occasion.

– Undertake any necessary training, including CRM systems.

– Communicate effectively with colleagues and line managers, promptly raising any concerns or suggestions.

– Provide office cover for the Administration Team during periods of absence (e.g., holidays, illness).

– Undertake additional duties within your capabilities as required by the employer.

– Actively seek opportunities to improve business outcomes and enhance client satisfaction.

Qualifications and Skills:

– Previous experience in administrative roles, preferably in a similar industry.

– Proficiency in audio typing and general office software.

– Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

– Excellent organisational abilities with keen attention to detail.

– Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.

– Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.

– Proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement.

– Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Benefits:

– Competitive compensation package

– Opportunities for professional development and training

– Supportive work environment with opportunities for growth

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ADT Chesterfield

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ADT required
Job Type: Contract
Start date: Immediate
Industry: Building & Construction
Location: Chesterfield, S42
Salary: GBP 18.00 – GBP 20.00 per hour.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

ADT operator required for a large nationwide construction company that specialises in groundworks projects. Our client is looking for experienced and hardworking driver to join a project based in Chesterfield. The site can be accessed by public transport so own transport is not essential.

This contract will be ongoing, with hours being 7:30 – 4:30, Monday-Friday and the option to work overtime at the weekends.

Daily responsibilities will include:

  • Operating dump truck
  • Moving materials around site
  • Helping with groundworkers
  • Any other works as directed by the site team

Requirements for the role

  • A valid NPORS or CPCS card
  • The ability to perform physical manual labour
  • Own PPE – High vis vest, safety glasses, gloves, dust mask and hard hat can be provided by Daniel Owen
  • Own tools NOT required

Daniel Owen are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the construction, engineering, rail & maintenance industries. We are currently recruiting on behalf of a large nationwide construction company that specialises in new build and refurbishment projects

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