Labourer – Trade Operative

Muir Group Housing Association; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the UK is looking for a dedicated labourer/trade operative to join their Void Team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality repairs to empty homes while championing customer rights to a safe and warm environment. Candidates should be experienced, self-motivated, and possess good Health & Safety awareness. A valid UK driving licence is necessary. The association promotes values of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and offers a strong work-life balance and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Great pay and benefits

Commitment to health and wellbeing

Strong work-life balance

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience as a labourer or trade operative in property repairs.
• Ability to work quickly to reduce time homes are empty.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Champion the rights of customers for quality homes.
• Deliver great services with pride and proactivity.
• Establish good relationships with team members and contractors.

Skills

Experience in property repairs

Health & Safety awareness

Ability to work with trades/building activities

Computer literacy

Self-motivated

Job description

Full Time, Permanent

About You

Are you an experienced labourer / trade operative with a passion for delivering high quality, efficient and effective services?

Do you have experience working in tenanted or empty homes?

Can you work quickly, keeping the time our homes are left empty to a minimum?

Can you carry out general property repairs, working in our Void Team, supporting out multi-skilled operatives to deliver repairs to our empty homes?

Are you self-motivated and passionate about delivering ‘right first time’ services to customers?

Do you have a wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of trade / building related activities, particularly working in empty homes?

In this crucial role, you will need to

• Champion the rights of our prospective customers to enjoy a safe, warm and good quality home
• Be proud of the work you do, taking a proactive approach to delivering great services
• Have great Health & Safety awareness
• Establish excellent working relationships with colleagues and contractors
• Be computer literate or be willing to adopt to software-based systems after training
• Have a valid UK driving licence
• Have personal values and an approach that align with our We’re Muir values

The closing date for applications is 12 December 2025. You’ll need to submit a CV and supporting statement telling us about you and why you’re right for the job.

Telephone interviews will take place w / c 15th December, with interviews taking place at our Head Office in Chester.

Benefits

• We offer great pay and benefits
• We are serious about health and wellbeing
• We are committed to living our values everyday
• We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• We offer a strong work life balance

We are committed to high colleague Engagement

If this sounds like you then apply now and help us to deliver a first-class repairs and maintenance service.

If you think you’ve got most of what we are looking for, but not everything, we’d still love to hear from you.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued.

We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.

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