Trade Assistants and Labourers

Johns Lyng MakeSafe Builders
- Fully Maintained Motor Vehicle Provided
- Metro Sydney Area - Full-Time Opportunity

**_If you’re a Tradie (Roofer, Carpenter, Skilled Labourer, or Trades Assistant) looking to spend a few more years on the tools before progressing into Project Management / Supervision, this is the opportunity for you_**

Metro Sydney Area - Full-Time Opportunity

Fully Maintained Motor Vehicle Provided

Johns Lyng MakeSafe Builders

**The Company**:
Johns Lyng Group was established in 1953 and has a reputation for excellence. Our MakeSafe team pride themselves on providing quality MakeSafe building services, from broken windows to house demolitions, tarping roofs and propping up walls. No two days are ever the same

**The Role**:
Due to continued business expansion, we are on the lookout for a dedicated, reliable and hardworking individual to join our team ready to move into the position of MakeSafe Technician. You will utilise your construction knowledge and personable approach to home and business owners to provide make safe building services, carry out temporary emergency repairs to homes and businesses and provide peace of mind to clients in stressful situations. This is a diverse role where each day will be different from the last and the ability to think on the spot and solve problems is a must. This opportunity is used as a stepping stone into the business and successful past technicians have moved into Project Manager / Supervisor positions within 2-3 years of starting with the Johns Lyng Group.

**Work Hours & Travel**:
Due to the nature of the position, there will be a requirement to travel across the region and be on-call for approximately one weekend every four weeks. Work hours are not set, however will generally be from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with some overtime required during busy periods.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Attend service calls with short notice
- Provide peace of mind to clients in stressful situations
- Conduct permanent & temporary repairs to homes & businesses
- Ensure standard of workmanship is above & beyond industry expectations
- Build relationships with subcontractors & clients
- Liaise with staff, insurance companies & councils
- Communicate details of repairs & any issues to head office
- Ensure all work conforms to legislative & contractual OHS requirements
- Travel across the greater Sydney region

**Key Selection Criteria**:
Do you have proven examples of demonstrating drive and energy? Are you extremely motivated and can think outside the box? Do you want the opportunity to potentially work your way into a partnership? Being able to demonstrate and highlight examples of these are the key criteria for you to be successful in joining our existing talented and passionate team. The following selection criteria is also important, but we are happy to teach and mentor you along the way.
- Working towards a Trade qualification is essential
- Experience on Insurance construction projects ideal, however not essential
- Personable & excellent communication skills
- Ability to establish mutually respectful relationships & be empathetic to the needs of the client
- Positive, honest & pro-active attitude
- Strong computer skills
- Current & valid motor vehicle licence
- Working with Children’s Check (can be obtained if successful)
- Current elevated work platform licence desirable
- Requirement to supply own basic hand tools, power tools & battery
- Please note: A criminal background check and pre-employment medical examination will make up part of the recruitment process._