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Carpenter

Here at Wates we have an opportunity for a Carpenter to join our WPS team within our Responsive Maintenance division. You will be covering works between Redditch, Birmingham and Coventry on one of our social housing contracts, delivering reactive maintenance to our residents.Due to the nature of this role we require you have a NVQ level 2 and a driving licenseKey Accountabilities will include: Undertaking repair/renewal works Advising Supervisor in a timely manner where other trades are required Working solely on certain tasks Working in partnership with other operatives to complete certain tasks Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken Working in a timely and productive manner to complete programme tasksTo be successful in the role you will be an excellent communicator with the ability to problem solve, multi task, work to tight deadlines, have high standard of workmanship, productivity levels and ability to provide excellent customer service at all times is essential.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Finance Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to join our Wates Property Services (South Planned Maintenance) team based in Finsbury Park reporting to the Financial Controller. This role will provide business support and data analysis while working with senior stakeholders within the SPM Team and the wider business.Key accountabilities will include: Maintain commercially-focussed financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and analysis for the South Planned Maintenance business. Support the commercial and operational functions with training and financial insight to assist with strategic and short-term decision-making. We are looking for a CCAB qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with Post Qualification experience in industry. Excellent Excel skills are essential, knowledge of the COINs accounting system would be an advantage. The role will be based at Finsbury Park with regular travel to sites in the London area.To be successful in this role you will be proactive, have a self-motivating mind-set with a desire for continuous improvement, with the ability to influence at all levels, and be a clear communicator for/ to the SPM team and to the wider business. Keen problem-solving skills and being resilient is essential.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Pre Construction Director

We have a fantastic opportunity for an established Pre-Construction Director to join our Construction West team, based across the West of the UK with offices in both Manchester and Birmingham.As a Senior Business Lead in Wates Construction, this role comes at a perfect time, where the successful candidate can take full accountability to shape, grow and develop the pre-construction strategy with the support of the newly formed leadership team.As a work winning pre-construction specialist, we require someone who can embrace the Wates Pre-Construction Transformation Programme from pre bid through to the successful conversion of the second stage.The successful candidate will align with the business plan as well as ensuring compliance with governance and process to enable the business unit to achieve sales budget. There is also a requirement to support business development activity to ensure future pipeline and actively participate in external networking.This is an exciting time to grow our strategy, engage and motivate our teams to achieve success through excellently executed and considered bids.As this role is pivotal to the success of the business unit we require: Excellent value-added customer relationships and management leading to ongoing work, Exceptional stakeholder management working in collaboration with our wider group and framework teams A passion for work winning A detailed strategic approach – through to execution in both work winning and PCSA conversion Leading by example supporting and upskilling the team where appropriate, driving continuous improvement in performance Resilience and adaptability responding to the business and customer needs. Experience in winning bids on projects between 10-100m A portfolio, evidencing successful bids through to growing sales Excellently executed presentations A drive to win with a great team spirit.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all of the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Administrator

Here at Wates, we have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our Living Space Responsive Maintenance team based in the Coalville area.This particular role is a FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 12 MONTHS whereby you will be office-based so ideally you will be commutable to Coalville. As an administrator you will engage within the full administration process and provide on-going customer support for the team and tenants. Key Accountabilities will include: On-going management and development of multiple project trackers. Frequent contact with site management to ensure project trackers represent current job status. Create and maintain various data streams on in-house systems and databases. First line support for enquires and complaints. Overall administration duties as required by the contract. We are looking for an Administrator who is a confident communicator, computer literate with experience in Excel and trackers. Experience working in construction/facilities management/or maintenance is preferred but not essential. To be successful in this role you will be a team player who can manage their own workload, has a good attention to detail and most of all have a ‘can do’ attitude. What we offer: Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting