Ian Williams Ltd
Trade Operatives
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Making a difference together, right here in Birmingham.
We’re excited to be going live on a brand new long term social housing contract in November and we want you to be a part of it. We want to speak to experienced trade operatives who are keen to join us as we continue to expand our growth across the midlands, building upon successful foundations driven by our desire to make a difference, together. Whether you're a skilled Multi Trade Operative, Plumber or Carpenter, we welcome you to register your interest in joining us on our new adventure at the start of November.
Why choose us? Because at Ian Williams, our tradespeople get to see the difference their skills make, every single day, in their own community.
- Competitive basic salary of £35,530 with the potential to earn up to £39,586
- Your Hard Work Will Always Be Recognised And Rewarded
- Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39 hour week and annual reviews
- Productivity bonuses, plus call out and overtime pay
- Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
- Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
- 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
- Pension contributions to support your future
- Life Insurance, covering you on and off site
- Health and wellbeing support via Lighthouse Charity
- Additional perks like supplier discounts and more!
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What Will You Be Doing
- Health & Safety first - We're committed to keeping you safe, happy, and supported. Safety is central to every aspect of this role, for you, us, and our customers.
- Multi trade work - Complete second fix tasks in occupied residential properties, including joinery, plumbing, and plastering.
- Customer focused - Enjoy working in domestic environments, engaging with residents and collaborating with your team.
- Problem solving - Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively.
- Responsive repairs - Attend reactive, emergency, and routine repairs, with occasional planned refurbishment in void properties. (Emergency call out on a rota basis)
What You Will Bring To The Role
- You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade, ideally with experience in domestic or social housing environments, desirable, but not essential.
- With a genuine passion for improving people’s homes, you bring strong customer service skills and enjoy working with others.
- A full UK driving licence is required.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.
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The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
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