Labourer Voids

MSV Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing services organization in Manchester seeks an experienced Labourer to support high-standard repairs and maintenance. Candidates should possess relevant trade qualifications and experience in team environments. Responsibilities include operating tools safely, performing repairs, and following strict safety protocols. The role emphasizes communication and empathy as part of a client-focused service. Offers include a company vehicle, flexible working arrangements, and a robust benefits package, including health support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Enhanced sick pay

Health and Wellbeing Support

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 in an appropriate trade or relevant experience.
• Experience of working collaboratively in a busy team environment.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the Northwest.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Perform site preparation, cleaning, waste removal, and minor repairs.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE use.

Skills

General Labouring

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Customer Focus

Education

City and Guilds Craft or NVQ Level 2

Tools

Tools and Machinery Operation

Job description

Hours of Work: 40 per week

Closing date: 23rd January 2026

Interviews: Beginning of February 2026

At MSV Housing we’re committed to making sure our customers have good quality safe homes and our Labourers are key to making this happen.

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to join our established team. Reporting to our Area Repairs Manager, our Labourer’s provide General Labouring works for The Group to a high and consistent standard.

In addition, we are looking for candidates that have a passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.

What do our Labourers do?

• Operate tools, machinery, and vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Perform site prep, cleaning, waste removal, and minor repairs.
• Follow health & safety procedures, including PPE use and reporting hazards.
• Communicate with clients and supervise apprentices as needed.
• Record work activities and assist with planning and materials.

What we are looking for?

• City and Guilds Craft or minimum NVQ level 2 in an appropriate craft based trade or substantial relevant experience
• Experience of working as part of a multidiscipline team
• Experience of working collaboratively in a busy team environment
• Experience of delivering quality work on time.
• Customer focused and a desire to provide services to a high standard
• Full driving licence and willing to travel across the Northwest

This is a hands‑on role at the heart of the service that MSV delivers to our customers, so your effective communication skills and ability to understand with empathy the diverse needs of our customers will be key. You’ll be based in the communities we serve and will work under minimum supervision and as part of a team using a flexible approach.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. As this job is based within our property care team where you’ll be entering the homes of our customers, a basic criminal records background check (free of charge to you) is required. A criminal conviction does not necessarily stop you from working with us. All decisions regarding convictions will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding young people can be found in our Safeguarding policy attached alongside this vacancy’s candidate pack.

We offer a range of great benefits including:

• Company vehicle
• Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme.
• Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
• Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more.
• Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay
• Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives
• Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme.
• Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career
• Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti‑racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long‑term health conditions, carers, and menopause.

MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so.

MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this.