General Builder - Reading, United Kingdom - Adecco UK

Adecco UK

Verified Company

Reading, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

General Builder

Location:
Reading

Salary:
£28,761

Duration:
ASAP - ongoing

Contract type:
Temporary - Perm

Adecco are currently recruiting for a

General Builder to join a prestigious university based in Reading.

Roles and responsibilities

To be proactive in maintaining, supporting and promoting a secure and safe working environment for all customers, staff and visitors.

To be responsible to the Direct Labour Manager for carrying out reactive and planned maintenance tasks and repairs to the standard agreed and within current Health & Safety legislation.
To carry out all work to a high standard and within the current Health & Safety legislation.
Carry out the erection of Aluminium tower scaffolding in accordance with the Working at Height Regulations 200
Carry out temporary waterproof protection following water penetration.
Carry out repairs to all types of guttering, including total replacement.
Carry out the manual excavation and repair of broken drainage/collapsed foul/surface water drainage pipe work.
Carry out the excavation and repair of broken/collapsed foul/surface water drainage pipe work using mechanical digger including all necessary shoring.
Carry out the manual excavation and repair of burst water
Carry out the excavation and repair of burst water mains using mechanical digger including all necessary shoring.
Carry out the demolition of defective brick/block work and rebuild; including toothed out and bond to match existing.
Carry out the installation of concrete disabled ramps, including all necessary excavation, formwork and hand railing.
Carry out the repair/replacement of paved footpaths, including kerb edging.
Carry out minor repairs to tarmac roads and footpaths.
Carry out repairs to chimney pots including flaunching and lead flashings.
Adhere to the University's asbestos protocols.
Carry out risk assessments prior to commencement of work.
To maintain all relevant documentation.
To keep up to date with current legislation.
To undertake all necessary training to ensure and maintain competency levels.
To maintain a high standard of appearance by wearing the uniform provided and also using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary.
To carry out any other duties requested by the Head of Maintenance and Business Services or Head of Buildings Maintenance.

***Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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