Labourer

Places for People; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

35 days annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Pension with matched contributions up

Permanent, secure employment

Uniform, tools, PPE provided

Death in Service

Sick pay

Bonus scheme up to 2%

Job summary

Places for People is hiring a qualified Labourer to deliver general repair work across domestic properties in the local area. You will travel in a company van, support joinery, tiling, painting and plumbing tasks, and ensure health and safety standards are met.

We require a full UK driving licence and a safeguarding DBS check as part of the recruitment process. The role offers permanent employment with a clear career path and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Labourer in social housing or domestic properties.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Based within the area covered by the DE postcode.
• DBS check will be carried out as part of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repair tasks across domestic properties both internally and externally.
• Support multiple trades including joinery, tiling, painting, and basic plumbing.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements and site specifications.
• Collaborate with supervisors and teams to meet deadlines.
• Record work activity and complete required documentation.
• Maintain high customer service standards for residents.

Skills

Driving licence

Labourer experience

DBS check

Job description

We're hiring a qualified Labourer, offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.

What you'll get

• Use of a company van with fuel card
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
• Overtime opportunities available
• Core working hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday
• Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent, secure employment
• Consistent workload within your dedicated area
• A bonus scheme for all Colleagues at up to 2%
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out a range of general repair tasks across domestic properties both internally and externally
• Supporting multiple trades including joinery, tiling, painting, and basic plumbing
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlines
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation
• Supporting team performance and maintaining strong customer service standards

What your day looks like

• A structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance work
• Travelling between jobs in your company van
• Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
• Engaging directly with Customers in their homes
• Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards

Where you'll work

• Occupied homes
• Empty (void) properties
• A range of domestic properties within your local area
• Environments involving vulnerable Customers

Important information

This role will require a Basic DBS check. You may be required to work across surrounding areas.

Experience and qualifications

• Experience working as a Labourer, ideally within social housing or domestic properties
• Full UK driving licence
• Due to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the DE postcode

Nice to have (not essential)

• Experience working across multiple trades such as joinery, tiling, or plumbing

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.