Maintenance Operative

GNA Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Property Maintenance Contractor is looking for a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson in East Sussex. You will maintain and enhance residential properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship while adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in social housing, trade qualifications, and a valid UK driving license. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,000 plus a company vehicle and additional benefits including annual leave and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Participation in charity events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social housing or a similar environment.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs efficiently.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance residential properties.
• Perform various maintenance tasks.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Experience as a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson

Familiarity with SOR Codes

Trade qualifications in carpentry or plumbing

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Proficiency with digital tools

Readiness to undergo DBS check

Valid UK manual driving licence

Job description

Multi-Skilled Tradesperson / Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: 34,000 + company vehicle & fuel card

We are partnering with a reputable Property Maintenance Contractor operating in the Social Housing sector to hire a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson for their projects East Sussex

In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing residential properties, delivering high-quality workmanship while adhering to health, safety, and regulatory standards. Your daily responsibilities will include performing a variety of maintenance tasks, managing multiple jobs efficiently, and providing exceptional customer service to residents in the properties you service.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Multi-Skilled Tradesperson in social housing or a comparable setting. Familiarity with Schedule of Rates is advantageous (SOR Codes).
• Trade qualifications in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with digital tools, including PDAs and job management software.
• Readiness to undergo a DBS check, with no unspent criminal convictions.
• Valid UK manual driving licence.

Benefits:

• Stable, long-term employment opportunity.
• Competitive base salary with opportunities for overtime and call-out payments.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance provided (for business use only).
• Career advancement opportunities, including pathways to supervisory or management roles, with support for further training and qualifications.
• Participation in company and community charity events.