Labourer - Voids

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

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization is seeking an experienced Labourer to join their team in Swindon. The role involves safe operation of tools and machinery, performing site preparations, and following health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have a City and Guilds Craft or NVQ level 2, possess strong communication skills, and have a full driving license. The position offers various benefits, including a company vehicle, health support, and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Flexibility on work location

33 days holiday per year

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Eye test coverage

Support helpline

Qualifications

• Experience working in a multidiscipline team.
• Ability to deliver quality work on time.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools, machinery, and vehicles safely.
• Perform site prep, cleaning, waste removal.
• Follow health & safety procedures including PPE use.

Skills

General Labouring

Safe operation of tools and machinery

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

City and Guilds Craft or NVQ level 2

Tools

Machinery and vehicles

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to join our established team. Reporting to our Area Repairs Manager, our Labourers 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;

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 at 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 the diverse needs of our customers with empathy will be key. You will 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 passionate about inclusion and would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.

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.

Benefits

• Company vehicle.
• Flexibility on where you work with home‑working kit provided.
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and a holiday 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.
• Sick pay scheme – up to three months full pay and three months half pay after one year of service.
• Eye test: we will pay for eye examinations and contribute towards prescription lenses/frames or contact lenses for staff using VDU equipment.
• Support helpline.