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The Gelder Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company's established policy is to ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs, either directly or indirectly, against any person on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age, sex or marital status, religion or religious belief, sexual orientation or disability, or be disadvantaged by any other condition or requirement that is not essential for carrying out the job.

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Contracts Manager / Surveyor

Location: Lincoln
Department: Facility, Repairs and Maintenance

Our Facility, Repairs and Maintenance department are actively seeking an experienced Contracts Manager/Surveyor with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget and to a high quality.

Job Purpose

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage work orders originating from councils, housing associations, estate agents, land agents and similar entities. These tasks encompass managing void properties, aids and adaptions, repairs and maintenance, utilising both an in-house team of tradespeople and external subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage contracts in line with client requirements and Gelder processes and procedures ensuring the works are completed to the required standard, on time and within budget.
  • Be able to evaluate the repairs required and prepare a corresponding priced schedule of works utilising various portal.
  • Agree start and completion dates in line with contracts / schedules based on client requirements and ensure the data base is updated.
  • Issue any relevant notices for delays or direct / specific instructions from the client / contractor that may influence the project.
  • Ensure all health and safety regulations are maintained.
  • Provide written sub-contract or works orders. Liaise with the admin team / buyer to issue orders as required.
  • Deal with site issues and snagging in line with the contract requirements to ensure all works are completed in a timely manner the first time.
  • Raise follow on works from visits with diagnosing repair and scheduling work within set timeframes.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be required to carry out other tasks in accordance with the needs of the organization. You will need to be flexible and adaptable in respect of your role.

The successful candidate will have/are:

  • An ability to build strong client relationships.
  • Reliable, flexible and a team player.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines timeframes.
  • Hold a valid UK driving licence
  • A proven track record of delivering construction projects on time, within budget and to a high quality.

To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:

Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS

Fleet Mechanic Gelder Group

Location: Lincoln
Department: Garage

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Job description:

The Gelder Group is looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician / Mechanic. Applicants must have a minimum Level 2 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in Vehicle Repair.

This role would be based in our modern workshop in Sturton by Stow, Lincoln.

This rewarding role would suit someone who is highly motivated, organised and conscientious and works well in a team environment.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Routine scheduled servicing of cars and vans in compliance to manufacture's guidelines
  • General repairs and maintenance
  • Confident in using Vehicle Diagnostic equipment to fault find
  • Keeping workshop and surrounding areas clean and tidy
  • Completing paperwork thoroughly

Essential:

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Smart and punctual
  • Excellent communicator: able to understand instructions and communicate effectively
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload and deliver to strict timescales
  • Comply with company H&S policy
  • Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Be flexible in approach to workload.

To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:

Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS

Plumber Lincoln (IRR)

Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding, dedicated Insurance, Repair & Renovation team based at our Lincoln office.

Applicants need to be qualified in water works in a domestic environment, have the ability to carry out small and medium works such as removal and reinstatement of bathroom suites.

Duties include to attend trace and access jobs to find the cause of leaks and take photographic evidence.

To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:

Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS

Multi-Skilled Trades

Location: Lincoln
Department: Insurance, Repair & Renovation

The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high quality customer excellence in the construction industry.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our ever expanding, dedicated Insurance, Repair & Renovation team based at our Sturton by Stow, Lincoln office.

Applicants need to be able to work to tight timescales, use their own initiative, complete work to the highest standards providing excellent quality on all jobs. You must have relevant experience/qualifications to your trade, a full driving license, CSCS card and references from previous works.

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive either speculatively or in response to our adverts, we aren't able to give individuals status updates nor to communicate with applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview. Applicants should therefore assume that they have been unsuccessful if they have not heard from us within 4 weeks of submitting their details. We thank you for your interest in Gelder and if unsuccessful would encourage you to apply again in the future.

To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:

Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS

Contracts Manager - Commercial Lincoln

Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial

Our Commercial department are actively seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, in budget and to a high quality.

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience. You will work on a wide range of different projects, including refurbishment, new builds and maintenance, all within a wide range of different sectors. At any one time you will be responsible for overseeing a number of projects ranging from £50k-£5m.

Responsibilities include:

  • Formulating contract programmes, procurement of subcontractor and material schedules
  • Issuing of progress reports
  • Working closely with the project team including; Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Buyers and Health & Safety Manager
  • Ensuring that projects are completed to the required standard, on time and within budget
  • Ensuring that all health & safety regulations are maintained
  • Representing the company in a professional / polite manner at all meetings
  • Ensuring that our I.S.O quality assurance procedures are adhered to
  • To assist with the project team with value engineering and construction methods to ensure that margins are achieved / exceeded on all projects
  • Must hold valid UK driving licence, a current SMSTS and CSCS card would be desirable.

We're seeking candidates who have / are:

  • A track record of successfully delivering construction projects.
  • An ability to build strong client relationships.
  • Reliable, flexible and a team player.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:

Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS

Quantity Surveyor - Commercial

Location: Lincoln
Department: Commercial

The Gelder Group is a diverse mixture of divisions and companies all orientated around the delivery of high-quality customer excellence in the construction industry.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced estimator / quantity surveyor to join our existing team within our Commercial Department. The successful candidate will work on projects across the East Midlands; on a wide range of new build and refurbishment projects.

The role will include tender appraisal, material and subcontract enquiries, measurement, preparation of budgets, estimates and cost plans and tender adjudication.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in Affordable Housing, Retail, Education, Health, Industrial and Commercial sectors.

The position is full time, salary will be commensurate with experience. £30k - £45k plus car allowance

To apply for the above position, send your CV and covering letter to katie.scott@gelder.co.uk, or by post to:

Katie Scott
Gelder Group, Head Office
Tillbridge Lane
Sturton By Stow
Lincoln. LN1 2DS

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