Skilled Void Operative - Witney, United Kingdom - HSS Hire Group

HSS Hire Group

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Witney, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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About Us
Cottsway formed in 2001 and we provide over 5,300 homes for rent and shared ownership for over 12,000 customers.

Our homes are based in West Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire, and range from flats and bungalows to family homes.

We have some of the strongest financial and governance ratings in the sector and we are committed to doing more to help people in housing need, with a robust development programme.

We are proud to:

Reinvest our profits every year not only to create more homes, but also to ensure our existing customer's homes are kept in great shape, with an inhouse team of skilled tradespeople who carry out this work.
Put our customers at the heart of everything we do, with a dedicated team of housing, neighbourhood, financial and welfare officers to provide support where needed.
Be active in and bring social value to our local communities.

Working for us

Cottsway is a great place to work with a friendly, supportive and enthusiastic team dedicated to providing quality homes in thriving communities.

We support and develop our people because we know that it is through them that we deliver the high standards of service that our customers say we provide.

Based in the market town of Witney, we:

Offer competitive salaries and a range of benefits.
Support agile working.
Guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. We are signed up to the Disability Confident Committed scheme.
Value people from a wide range of backgrounds and experience whether you are an experienced housing professional or simply have an interest in working in our sector.

About the role

We are looking for a Skilled Void Operative to work within our Property Services team to carry out the repair and maintenance of our void (empty homes) and occupied domestic properties.

This role involves carrying out a variety of different types of repairs such as minor carpentry (hanging doors and fitting skirting boards), general building works (small scale plastering and blockwork) and plumbing work (changing taps), along with general labour.

It will also include cleaning and clearance works, along with grass and hedge cutting.

To be successful you will need a broad range of general building skills (compared to other trades greater depth of specialist trade skills), along with experience of carrying out repairs and maintenance in occupied properties and completing work to a high standard of craftsmanship.

A high level of manual dexterity and the ability to work in confined spaces plus high or low levels is essential.

You will have a customer focused attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to form good relationships with customers and colleagues.

A basic level of IT skills is important as the use of a tablet is routine and a driving licence is essential.

You may be asked to participate in our stand by rota, for which extra payment is made.

Benefits include training, pension, 25 days holiday rising to 28 days after 2 years, private medical insurance upon successful completion of six months service, and discounted gym and swimming membership.

For an informal chat about this role please contact Mark Singleton (Responsive and Void Work Manager) on

Interviews will be week commencing 11 December 2023.