Flexible Working for Trades: Bromford Launches Part-Time Opportunities to Attract Top Talent

We are launching a new initiative to create a more flexible workplace by offering part-time hours for our vital customer-facing trade roles.  

With a focus on work-life balance, our goal is to provide opportunities for people seeking part-time employment within our skilled trades team, allowing us to attract and retain today's top talent. We are looking for talented electricians, plumbers, carpenters, cleaners and other essential tradespeople to help maintain and improve our properties.

Lou Beasley, Resourcing Manager, said: “We understand the importance of flexibility in today's workplace. That's why we offer a range of flexible working opportunities for our trade roles, including part-time hours.

“Whether you're looking to balance work with personal commitments, seeking the stability of regular hours or a seasoned professional looking to scale back from full-time working, we offer options that work for you. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment where you can really make a difference to the lives of our customers.”

A YouGov poll of nearly 2,500 working adults, commissioned by Amazon, reveals almost half (48%) want more flexibility in their jobs, with better work/life balance the most popular reason (62%).

We believe that offering flexible part-time hours will benefit potential colleagues while enhancing our ability to serve our customers. By attracting a diverse pool of talent with varying schedules and experience levels, we can ensure a more responsive and adaptable service.

"The biggest benefit of working at Bromford is the flexibility. Moving to shorter working days has been a game-changer, allowing me to balance my job with childcare. It's not always easy finding a job where you can do that, but here, it's possible," said Kenny Ward, Multi-Skilled Engineer.

Cleaner, Jade Hayward added: "After having my daughter, they made it really easy for me to switch to part-time hours so I could balance work and family. That support makes a huge difference. Bromford's flexibility has been amazing."

Our new flexible working initiative is an ongoing commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We are dedicated to supporting our employees' wellbeing and providing them with the resources they need to thrive both personally and professionally.