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Repairs Scheduling Manager

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Repairs Scheduling Manager
Manchester (hybrid working 2-3 days a week)
6months +
£36,000- £38,000

We are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Manchester, to recruit for a Repairs Scheduling Manager until March 2024. The role will be managing a team of 4 Repairs Planners, and 3 Repairs Administrators.

Responsibilities of the Repairs Scheduling Manager:

  • Contributing towards the delivery of a highly efficient and productive repairs and maintenance service
  • Leading, developing and managing the repairs planning and administrative teams
  • Managing the planning and daily scheduling of repairs
  • Providing guidance and assistance to contact centre staff in the allocation of appointments and diagnosis of repairs
  • Managing complex repairs, utilitising the property surveyors to create schedules of work, and planning effectively to minimise disruption to customers
  • Providing weekly and monthly analysis and reports
  • Managing and responding to technical queries and escalated complaints
  • Providing cover, support and assistance to other managers in the repairs team, as necessary, to ensure the delivery of an excellent repairs and maintenance service at all times

Requirements of the Repairs Scheduling Manager:

  • Previous experience managing repairs planners/ administrators
  • Experience working with repairs scheduling software (Accuserve is desirable)

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

MIA Scaffolder Part 2 Required for Glasgow

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Are you an experienced MIA Scaffolder looking for new opportunities in Glasgow and its surrounding areas? Major Recruitment, a leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking skilled MIA Scaffolders to join our team. If you’re passionate about your trade, value safety, and want to work with reputable clients, we want to hear from you.

About Major Recruitment:

Major Recruitment is a well-established recruitment agency with a strong track record of connecting talented individuals with top-tier employers. We pride ourselves on providing quality opportunities and maintaining excellent relationships with our clients and candidates.

Position Overview:

As an MIA Scaffolder with Major Recruitment, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients’ projects in Glasgow and the surrounding areas. Your expertise in scaffolding will be highly valued, and you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Erect and dismantle scaffolding structures.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
  • Collaborate with project teams to meet project deadlines.
  • Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of scaffolding equipment.
  • Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as an MIA Scaffolder.
  • Valid scaffolding qualifications and certifications.
  • Strong commitment to safety and quality.
  • Reliable and punctual work ethic.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work at heights and in various weather conditions.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rates (£17 – £20 per hour DOE).
  • Opportunities to work with reputable clients in the Glasgow area.
  • Ongoing support and training to enhance your skills.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Career advancement possibilities within the scaffolding industry.

Fire and Security Engineer

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Fire and Security Engineer

Manchester

Permanent

£28,000 – £32,000 + company vehicle

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with an organisation in Manchester, to recruit to a Fire and Security Engineer, to work on commercial and domestic buildings on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities of the Fire and Security Engineer includes:

  • Working on commercial and domestic properties
  • Completing maintenance, repair and installation works to fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV and door entry systems to BAFE standards
  • Completing fault finding and diagnosis
  • Creating accurate risk assessments and method statements
  • Maintaining company van and stock
  • Covering the emergency out of hours rota

Requirements of the Fire and Security Engineer:

  • Previous experience installing and maintaining fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV and door entry systems
  • Full UK Driving License
  • Electrical qualification eg 18th edition, NVQ or City and Guilds is desirable

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall -Associate Director, at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please assume you have been unsuccessful

Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer

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A Design Engineer with strong Revit skills is needed by a busy Engineering company in Suffolk

Working within a busy Design team you will be producing 3D models of building layouts including congested void spaces, utility runs and other spatially planned areas of concept layouts. You will also produce 2D drawings using AutoCAD and Revit to RIBA standards for a variety of client projects including General Arrangements, Elevations, Sectional Plans, and additional layouts. You will also review and deliver design elements outlined in commercial proposals, ensuring all designs / documents correlate accurately, drawings match Proposal, FDS, MRS, Registers and highlight deviations You will ensure that all work produced applying the correct design principles and Level of Detail, using appropriate drawing standards and design principles.

You will work closely with the Commercial department to produce early-stage concept design, identify any potential issues with designs where they deviate from design principles or

present technical challenges and overcoming with solution focussed approach. You will also carry out Lighting & Structural Calculations, carry out site surveys gain design insights & to improve drawing compilation accuraby, attend client meetings and ensure detailed notes are taken to ensure all design changes and requests are all captured and implemented in next stage of design.

KEY SKILLS

You will need a solid background in AutoCAD drawing production for a construction or a manufacturing company with at least 3 years’ experience. You will ideally have experience in 3D design production either with Solidworks or another similar 3D software. Any experience of using Revit would be ideal.

You will also have the following personal qualities:-.

  • Be detailed, organised, diligent and comprehensive in your approach
  • Have a strong work ethic, strive for high quality a& quantity of output
  • Have a positive ‘Can Do’ attitude and a collaborative nature
  • Be prepared to travel nationwide and stay in accommodation overnight occassionally when needed
  • You will be able to comprehensively use and work with Microsoft Excel

This is a varied and challenging role within a growing engineering / building services company with good technical and career progression opportunities

Please call Adam Jones at Major Recruitment or click Apply Now if you are interested in this great opportunity.

Multi Skilled Joiner

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Multi Skilled Joiner
Permanent
£33,393 + van and fuel card
Manchester

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Multi Skilled Joiner to carry out repairs and maintenance on a permanent basis in Manchester.

Responsibilities of the Multi Skilled Joiner:

  • Carry out repairs and maintenance on domestic properties
  • Carry out first and second fix joinery
  • Undertake basic plumbing
  • Complete plastering and tiling

Essential Experience of the Multi Skilled Joiner:

  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in relevant qualification

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hamilton Woods or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Contracts Manager

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Major Recruitment are currently seeking a Contracts Manager for our client based ibn the Halifax area. Due to continued growth and expansion our client is now seeking to strengthen their contracts team and will be responsible for all areas of project management and will report directly to the Operations Manager

General Duties will include but not limited to

  • Maintain our excellent client relationships.
  • Deliver multiple projects on time, within budget and to the Client’s satisfaction.
  • Take full ownership of multiple project budgets and report financial performance of projects to the Board.
  • Manage the technical & commercial contractual agreements throughout the project.
  • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
  • Develop project plans and associated communications documents.
  • Produce, negotiate, and agree all valuations and variations.
  • Produce on site written instructions.
  • Ensure all necessary CVIs and RFIs and signed and recorded.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  • Maintain accurate room availability records throughout the duration of projects.
  • Ensure all works are signed off as complete.
  • Ensure accurate records are kept of all project works, snags, damage etc to protect the company commercially.
  • Carry out any reasonable task asked of you by your line manager.
  • Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of projects and the Company.
  • Supervise, train and guide Contracts Managers reporting into you.

Skills & Qualifications

Advanced in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand technical drawings and CAD systems (such as AutoCAD & Solid
Edge).
University Degree (ideally 1st class in a technical field such as design or engineering).
Ability to manage their own time and the time of others effectively.
CSCS card and SMSTS (we also provide this training).
Microsoft project experience useful (or similar programming software)
Managed £1m + technical projects.
Managed project budgets and forecasts.
Managed projects within construction fit out.
Knowledge of furniture design / installation would be useful.
Experience of management and HR would be beneficial

Senior Contracts Manager

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Major Recruitment are currently seeking a senior contracts manager for our client who’s head office is based in Halifax

Due to continued growth and expansion our client is now seeking to strengthen their contract team with the addition of a senior contracts manager who will be responsible for delivering multiple projects accross the business and reporting to the Operations Manager

General duties will include but not limited to:

  • Maintain our excellent client relationships.
  • Deliver multiple projects on time, within budget and to the Client’s satisfaction.
  • Take full ownership of multiple project budgets and report financial performance of projects to the Board.
  • Manage the technical & commercial contractual agreements throughout the project.
  • Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
  • Develop project plans and associated communications documents.
  • Produce, negotiate, and agree all valuations and variations.
  • Produce on site written instructions.
  • Ensure all necessary CVIs and RFIs and signed and recorded.
  • Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
  • Maintain accurate room availability records throughout the duration of projects.
  • Ensure all works are signed off as complete.
  • Ensure accurate records are kept of all project works, snags, damage etc to protect the
  • company commercially.
  • Carry out any reasonable task asked of you by your line manager.
  • Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of projects and the Company.
  • Supervise, train and guide Contracts Managers reporting into you.

Skills & Qualifications

Advanced in the use of Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand technical drawings and CAD systems (such as AutoCAD & Solid
Edge).
University Degree (ideally 1st class in a technical field such as design or engineering).
Ability to manage their own time and the time of others effectively.
CSCS card and SMSTS (we also provide this training).
Microsoft project experience useful (or similar programming software)
Managed £1m + technical projects.
Managed project budgets and forecasts.
Managed projects within construction fit out.
Knowledge of furniture design / installation would be useful.
Experience of management and HR would be beneficial

Ideally you will have experienced of managing multiple site contracts, experience in furniture design and leading teams of contractors and sub contractors

Gas Installation Engineer

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Gas Installation Engineer
Manchester
Temporary – Permanent
£26 + CIS/ Umbrella

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Manchester to recruit to a Gas Installation Engineer on an initial temporary basis. There is scope to become a permanent member of staff after 12 weeks.

A van, fuel card and gas flue analyser are provided.

Responsibilities of the Gas Installation Engineer include:

  • Visiting social housing properties undertaking gas installation work
  • Ensuring tenant satisfaction
  • Working closely with the compliance team in ensuring work is undertaken safely
  • Utilising a PDA to close and accept jobs
  • Completing necessary paperwork in relation to part, material requisitions and orders

Requirements of the Gas Installation Engineer include:

  • UK Driving License
  • Relevant qualification in plumbing & heating
  • Relevant gas tickets

Painter

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Painter
Manchester
3 months +
£16 Umbrella/ CIS

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a social housing provider in Manchester who is looking for a Painter, to join their team on an initial temporary basis.

Responsibilities of the Painter includes:

  • Working on void and tenanted social housing properties
  • Carrying out all aspects of internal painting and decorating work
  • Completing mould washes of walls
  • Ensuring adherance to health and safety procedures

Requirements of the Painter include:

  • Full UK Driving License

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Lucie Houston – Senior Recruitment Consultant, at Hamilton Woods on 01509 276158 or apply online with a covering note of your experience and suitability referencing the job ID number. Due to the exceptionally high level of applications if you have not heard back from HWA within 7 – 10 days, it is regrettable that we cannot reply to everyone with feedback directly and please assume you have been unsuccessful.