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Plasterer

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Plasterer

Accrington

36.25 hours pw, Mon to Fri

2/3 months + scope for perm

£20ph CIS/Umbrella

Van and fuel card supplied

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working with a social housing provider in the Accrington area, who are looking for a Plasterer to join their reactive repairs team. A van and fuel card is provided, with prohibited personal use.

Responsibilities of the Plasterer includes:

  • Completing reactive plastering work on void and tenanted social housing properties
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures
  • Maintaining van stock
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Maintaining a clean and working environment within customers’ homes

Essential criteria of the Plasterer includes:

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Previous social housing experience
  • NVQ Level 2 is desirable

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Davina Simon – Delivery 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 your application has been unsuccessful.

Plant Workshop Manager

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Plant Workshop Manager
Hemel Hempstead
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Ready to take full control of a busy, high-performing service operation?

We are working with a leading plant hire business in Hemel Hempstead who are looking for a confident, hands-on Service Manager to lead from the front in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

This isn’t a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk, it’s for a proactive leader who thrives on pace, takes ownership, and knows how to drive performance across a large engineering team.

You will be responsible for a fleet of circa 1,200 units and leading a team of 25 fitters, including mobile engineers, ensuring everything runs efficiently, safely, and without delay.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Taking full ownership of the service department and driving performance daily
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a large team of fitters and engineers
  • Keeping a large fleet operational, compliant, and ready to meet customer demand
  • Managing servicing, breakdowns, inspections, and major repairs
  • Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly
  • Driving efficiency, reducing downtime, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Maintaining high standards of health & safety and compliance
  • Communicating clearly with your team through briefings and toolbox talks

What we’re looking for:

  • A proven Service / Workshop / Engineering Manager within plant hire or similar
  • A strong leader who can manage people, performance, and pressure
  • Someone who thrives in a busy, fast-moving environment
  • Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused
  • Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing control of the detail
  • Plant or construction equipment background highly desirable
  • NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) a bonus

Why this role?

  • Join a well-established, growing business with a strong reputation
  • Take real ownership of a large-scale operation
  • Lead an experienced and capable engineering team
  • Be part of a business where you can genuinely make an impact

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Enhanced leave benefits
  • Wellbeing support
  • Regular company events

If you are a driven Service Manager who enjoys being in the thick of it and making things happen, this is the opportunity to step into a role where you can truly lead, influence, and deliver.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

INDKD

Workshop Manager

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Workshop Manager
Hemel Hempstead
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Ready to take full control of a busy, high-performing service operation?

We are working with a leading plant hire business in Hemel Hempstead who are looking for a confident, hands-on Service Manager to lead from the front in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

This isn’t a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk, it’s for a proactive leader who thrives on pace, takes ownership, and knows how to drive performance across a large engineering team.

You will be responsible for a fleet of circa 1,200 units and leading a team of 25 fitters, including mobile engineers, ensuring everything runs efficiently, safely, and without delay.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Taking full ownership of the service department and driving performance daily
  • Leading, motivating, and developing a large team of fitters and engineers
  • Keeping a large fleet operational, compliant, and ready to meet customer demand
  • Managing servicing, breakdowns, inspections, and major repairs
  • Working closely with the Workshop Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly
  • Driving efficiency, reducing downtime, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
  • Maintaining high standards of health & safety and compliance
  • Communicating clearly with your team through briefings and toolbox talks

What we’re looking for:

  • A proven Service / Workshop / Engineering Manager within plant hire or similar
  • A strong leader who can manage people, performance, and pressure
  • Someone who thrives in a busy, fast-moving environment
  • Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused
  • Comfortable juggling multiple priorities without losing control of the detail
  • Plant or construction equipment background highly desirable
  • NVQ Level 3 in Plant Maintenance (or equivalent) a bonus

Why this role?

  • Join a well-established, growing business with a strong reputation
  • Take real ownership of a large-scale operation
  • Lead an experienced and capable engineering team
  • Be part of a business where you can genuinely make an impact

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Ongoing training & development
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Enhanced leave benefits
  • Wellbeing support
  • Regular company events

If you are a driven Service Manager who enjoys being in the thick of it and making things happen, this is the opportunity to step into a role where you can truly lead, influence, and deliver.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

INDKD

Commercial Head of Operations

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Commercial Head of Operations
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £65,000 + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (8:00am – 5:00pm)
Working Pattern: Office-based (hybrid considered)

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Head of Operations to join a well-established and growing specialist within the façade, curtain walling and window industry.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this senior leadership role will oversee the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across Design, Project Management, Site Operations and Health & Safety, while maintaining full commercial and contractual control.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage operational teams across design, project delivery and site management
  • Oversee multiple live contracts from pre-construction through to completion
  • Maintain commercial control including valuations, variations and final accounts
  • Manage subcontractor procurement and project profitability
  • Ensure technical coordination across design, manufacturing and installation
  • Monitor project programmes, risks and performance
  • Drive health & safety compliance and a proactive safety culture
  • Support strategic planning, forecasting and business performance

About You:

  • 10+ years’ experience within façade, curtain walling or construction
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project margins
  • Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
  • Background in Quantity Surveying, Project or Contracts Management
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Qualifications:

  • CSCS Manager’s Card (essential)
  • SMSTS (essential)
  • IOSH (desirable)

What’s on Offer:

  • £65,000 salary + benefits
  • Senior leadership role with real business impact
  • Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
  • Hybrid flexibility (for the right candidate)

If you are a commercially driven operational leader looking to take the next step in a senior role, we would love to hear from you.

INDKD

Workshop Fitter

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Workshop Fitter

Are you an experienced fitter, or have you recently completed an apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline? Are you looking for a better work-life balance and a stable, permanent role within a supportive and well-established company?

We are working with a growing tool hire business across London and the Home Counties

The Role

As part of the workshop team, you will be responsible for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including:

  • 110V and cordless power tools
    * Site equipment
    * Petrol and 2-stroke equipment
    * Diesel plant
    * Air tools
    * Hydraulic equipment
    * Mechanical equipment

About You

You will have previous experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment, including diesel, petrol, hydraulics, pneumatics or electrics, or have recently completed a relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Experience may also include plant, power tools, powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment, or similar mechanical environments.

You will also bring:
* A strong work ethic with honesty and integrity
* A practical, problem-solving approach
* Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
* A positive attitude and sense of humour
* Strong organisation and reliability

Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Salary

£30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)

What’s on Offer

  • Monthly bonus scheme
    * 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
    * Enhanced pension scheme
    * Health Cash Plan
    * Workwear and PPE provided
    * Refreshments
    * Plus many more amazing benefits

INDKD

Hire Desk Manager

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A well-established independent tool hire company is seeking a Hire Desk Manager to join its Croydon depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, customer-focused professional with experience in tool hire, plant hire, construction supply, or logistics, who is looking to take the next step in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

The Hire Desk Manager will be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the hire desk, ensuring efficient coordination of equipment, accurate administration, and a consistently high level of customer service.

Working closely with the General Manager and depot team, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing hire activity, supporting operations, and acting as a main point of contact for the depot when required.

This is a hands-on and varied role requiring strong communication, organisation, and the ability to work well under pressure. Monday-Friday working hours (7:30am-5:00pm)

Requirements for the role

  • Proven experience in a depot or branch environment (tool hire, plant hire, access, construction supply, or logistics preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with confidence dealing with customers and colleagues
  • Excellent organisational and administrative ability with strong attention to detail
  • Customer-focused, professional approach with a positive attitude
  • Good IT skills
  • Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player with a willingness to support wider depot operations

Benefits

  • Salary £35,000 – £48,000 depending on experience and responsibilities held
  • Health cash plan with virtual GP access
  • Enhanced workplace pension scheme
  • 28 days holiday (rising to 33 days with service, including bank holidays)
  • Company workwear and PPE provided
  • Free equipment hire and staff discounts
  • On-site refreshments (fruit, snacks, and drinks)
  • Seasonal gifts and additional company rewards
  • A supportive working environment with further benefits and perks included

This role would suit someone looking to take ownership of a busy hire desk within a growing independent business that values service, teamwork, and operational excellence.

INDKD

Workshop Fitter

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Workshop Fitter

Are you an experienced fitter, or have you recently completed an apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline? Are you looking for a better work-life balance and a stable, permanent role within a supportive and well-established company?

We are working with a growing tool hire business across London and the Home Counties

The Role

As part of the workshop team, you will be responsible for fault-finding, repairs and maintenance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment, including:

  • 110V and cordless power tools
    * Site equipment
    * Petrol and 2-stroke equipment
    * Diesel plant
    * Air tools
    * Hydraulic equipment
    * Mechanical equipment

About You

You will have previous experience working with mechanical and/or electrical equipment, including diesel, petrol, hydraulics, pneumatics or electrics, or have recently completed a relevant apprenticeship in a mechanical or electrical discipline.

Experience may also include plant, power tools, powered access, generators, pumps, lifting equipment, or similar mechanical environments.

You will also bring:
* A strong work ethic with honesty and integrity
* A practical, problem-solving approach
* Good attention to detail and ability to multi-task
* A positive attitude and sense of humour
* Strong organisation and reliability

Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm

Salary

£30,000 – £45,000 per annum (DOE)

What’s on Offer

  • Monthly bonus scheme
    * 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 with service)
    * Enhanced pension scheme
    * Health Cash Plan
    * Workwear and PPE provided
    * Refreshments
    * Plus many more amazing benefits

INDKD

Painter & Decorator

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Painter

Greater Manchester

Temporary – Permanent

£20 CIS/Umbrella

+ van and fuel card

We are currently working with a social housing provider in Manchester who is looking for a Painter to join their team on a temporary – permanent basis

Responsibilities of the Painter includes:

  • Working on tenanted social housing properties within kitchens and bathrooms
  • Carrying out all aspects of internal painting and decorating work
  • Preparing all surfaces and applying suitable paints or finishes for both internal and external works
  • Ensuring adherance to health and safety procedures
  • Working alongside other trades

Requirements of the Painter include:

  • Full UK Driving License

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Bethan Hall -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

Gas Engineer

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Gas Engineer
£42,000 – £43,000
Permanent
Boston

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently working on behalf of a social housing provider in Boston to recruit to a Gas Engineer on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities of the Gas Engineer include:

  • Working within tenanted and void social housing properties
  • Carrying out repair, renewal, installs & safety checks
  • Ensuring tenant satisfaction
  • Working closely with the compliance team in ensuring work is undertaken safely
  • Utilising a PDA
  • Completing necessary paperwork

Requirements of the Gas Engineer include:

  • UK Driving License
  • Relevant gas tickets (CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1)
  • Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Gas & Plumbing

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Connor Lamb – 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 respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Plumber

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Plumber
Temporary to Permanent
£20 Umbrella/CIS + van and fuel card
Sheffield

Hamilton Woods Associates are currently recruiting for a Plumber to carry out repairs and maintenance on a temporary basis in Sheffield

Responsibilities of the Plumber includes:

  • Completing reactive Plumbing work on tenanted and void social housing properties
  • Carrying out all aspects of Plumbing repair and refurbishments
  • Ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures
  • Maintaining van stock
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction

Essential criteria of the Plumber include:

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Level 2 NVQ
  • Willing to complete a DBS

To be considered for this exciting role, please contact Connor Lamb – 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 respond to all applicants, and please assume your application has been unsuccessful.