Flexible Working at Bromford: Kenny’s Story of Balancing Career and Family

At Bromford, we understand that work-life balance is important, which is why we offer flexible working as one of the many benefits to our team. This flexibility is something that really makes a difference for our colleagues, allowing them to thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Take Kenny, one of our Multi-Skilled Engineers, for example. His role involves preparing void properties to a high standard, from painting and plastering to kitchen and bathroom installations. Thanks to the flexibility in his schedule, Kenny is able to manage the varied demands of his job while maintaining a great work-life balance.

Overview of responsibilities 

Hi, I’m Kenny and I’m a Multi-Skilled Engineer. My role focuses on getting void properties, which are homes that need preparing for customers, ready to a high standard. My work covers a bit of everything from painting, plastering, kitchens, bathrooms, and other repairs to bring properties back to life. 

Each job is different, which keeps the work varied and interesting. One day, I might be completely redecorating a property, and the next, I’m fitting a new kitchen or fixing smaller repairs. I cover all different areas across the West Midlands, so no two days are ever quite the same.  

How has your career progressed? 

I’ve been at Bromford for over nine years, and I started off as a tiler. For the first year, I focused on tiling jobs, but as time went on, I started taking on more varied tasks. Gradually, my role grew, and about four years ago, I became a Multi-Skilled Engineer. 

In recent months, I’ve also been able to move to shorter working days. I spoke to my leader about adjusting my hours to better fit around my family life, and Bromford were really supportive. It’s made a big difference to how I manage my time, and I can now drop and pick my children up from school.