DFG Fitter

A great opportunity has become available for a reliable and skilled DFG Fitter to join a dynamic regional company recognised for developing and training its staff to succeed in their roles. Based in Portsmouth , you will join them on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £33,800 per annum and excellent benefits.
Our client is an expanding construction and maintenance company specialising in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
With a focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients and customers, the DFG Fitter position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
The Company values
Our client take pride in everything they do - Which means they expect all their employees to:
Present a professional appearance at all times
Keep your vehicle clean and tidy at all times
Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised
Deliver a high standard of work at all times
Our client have Integrity, built-in
Company Benefits:
31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
A flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year
Company sick pay after 12 months length of service/after probation
Life Insurance
Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Employee recognition scheme
Length of Service Rewards
Childcare voucher scheme
Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
Refer a Friend scheme
About the DFG Fitter role:
As a DFG fitter you will be expected to install a wet room covering all aspects of the installation. Furthermore, you will also be undertaking responsive, routine repairs and void repairs to Portsmouth City Councils (PCC) Housing and Corporate Assets stock, and from time to time support other maintenance contracts as required when demand requires.
You will be working in all of PCCs property portfolio including, but not limited to, Social Housing, Schools, Public Conveniences, Offices, Heritage and Museums.
Key responsibilities as the DFG Fitter will include:
Full installations of wet rooms including; Installing tuff form and braddon trays (including the preparation work involved), ceramic wall tiling, basic carpentry skills i.e. boxing of pipe work, stud work and over boarding floors and non-licenced asbestos removal (where full training will be given).Also a wide variety of plumbing repairs in occupied homes, buildings and empty properties. The work will include; bathroom installations, first and second fixing, emergency water escape repairs, drainage.
What the company are looking for in their DFG Fitter:
2 5 yrs. experience of working in Social Housing or Building Maintenance environment
Experience in installing wet rooms
NVQ level 2-3 in plumbing or equivalent
Trade based experience may be considered
Be able to demonstrate you are a competent tradesperson and have the tools to do the work
Have the prerequisite technical, statutory, and legislative knowledge for the trades you perform for the company ensuring you keep abreast of updates and changes
Have knowledge of the materials and methods used in the building and maintenance industry
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our clients DFG Fitter then please click apply now Wed love to hear from you!
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. They are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
It is a further requirement that all staff must pass a DBS check.

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