Job Description

About Us 

 

Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 40 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £65m. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,’ expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same. 

 

Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.

 

About the role:

 

Group Metropolitan are looking for a multiskilled construction operative to support the growth of the department.
 
 Monday to Friday 07:00 – 16:00 is the normal working day however, these hours will be flexible in line with needs of the project which you will be working on. 

 

Group Metropolitan undertake as much as 75% of their works outside of normal working hours and therefore, you are likely to be asked to work over a weekend or possibly nightshifts.

 

Based between various Site locations and our Metropolitan offices

 Ideal Candidate

• Someone who has either completed an NVQ L2 in a relevant trade or working in the construction industry as an apprentice already but looking to train and be developed as a multi skilled tradesman
• Good and effective communicator generally
• An understanding of H&S and where applicable demonstrates good practice on site 
• Someone who wants to progress and be part of a team, learn and develop
• Keen eye for detail and someone who takes pride in their work and achieving a quality finish
• Ideally would hold a driving licence to make tool and material distribution easier
• Has a good set of hand and battery tools 
• Someone who can use Apps / basic PC skills
   
   

Responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities 

• Report daily to Lead tradesman / Supervisor  
• Liaising with other tradesmen and supporting where needed
• Once trained and developed the candidate should be able to carry out the following tasks

- Ability to set up a site area
 - Site protection
 - Setting out with Lazer measure
- Ceiling tiles and grid installation 
- Plasterboard tracks and soffit installation 
- Drywall stud partitions installation
- Undertake carpet works
 - Filing and decoration
 - Firestopping

- Glazed partition installation  

- Cleaning of surfaces

Benefits

Development 
 
The role of a multi trade is supports the versatile nature of the business but gains the knowledge required to move into further trade development or working towards becoming a Supervisor in the future.
 
We recognise that not all candidates would have performed all these tasks over the years and will offer the support and training needed that allows you to perform these tasks safely and competently. 
 

Benefits 

• Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme. 
• Private Healthcare. 
• Private Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.   
• Pension Scheme. 
• Length of Service reward scheme. 
• Tradepoint discount scheme. 
• Private Financial Advice.