Multi Skilled Operative

Scottish Housing News; Dundee; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative to deliver maintenance services in Edinburgh. The role requires proven experience in plumbing, joinery, and other trades, with a focus on high standards and effective time management. Competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

35 days’ holiday, increasing after 1 year

Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies

Paid qualifications and professional memberships

Defined contribution pension with employer contributions

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Life assurance benefits

Healthcare cash plan and discounts

Employee assistance program

Annual flu vaccination

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing, building, or property management sector.
• Ability to manage diary and prioritize demands.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to personal transport required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-skill maintenance service in void and tenanted properties.
• Assist maintenance team with repairs including joinery, plastering, plumbing, and painting.
• Ensure high standards of work within set timescales.

Skills

Plumbing

Joinery

Painting

Decorating

Job description

Link Group Edinburgh

Multi Skilled Operative

Permanent

This post is based in Link’s Edinburgh Office

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £31,229.00 to £39,402.00 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

The Role

At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today, and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

Curb PSL is looking for an individual with an experienced background in a technical discipline such as plumbing, joinery, painting, and decorating, to deliver a multi-skill maintenance service in both void and tenanted properties.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working within the housing, building, or property management sector, carrying out maintenance tasks.

The role involves assisting the maintenance team by providing a general multi-skilled service, undertaking repairs including joinery, plastering, plumbing, painting & decorating, along with other tasks as required by the Team Supervisor.

About You

As an experienced Multi Skilled Operative, you will need to manage your diary, prioritize demands, and ensure a high standard of work.

You must have proven experience in the housing, building, or property management sector, with the ability to work to high standards within set timescales.

This role requires travel to various locations; therefore, a full UK Driving Licence and access to personal or equivalent transport are necessary.

We offer opportunities to enhance your skills through training and development, working in a supportive environment aligned with our values: Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participation, Equality, Challenge, and Transparency.

For detailed responsibilities and criteria, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack.

What’s in it for you?

As an Investor in People, we promote continuous improvement through staff development, offering various training opportunities.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance-related increases
• 35 days’ holiday (inclusive of public holidays), increasing after 1 year of service up to 40 days
• Option to buy and sell holiday days
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly policies
• Paid qualifications and professional memberships
• Defined contribution pension with employer contributions
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Life assurance benefits
• Healthcare cash plan and discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Annual flu vaccination
• Savings and borrowing schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel season/travel ticket loans

For full benefits, see the provided link.

You will work with supportive colleagues committed to meeting customer expectations. We seek applicants who contribute positively and uphold professional standards.

This post is subject to a Level 1 Disclosure check.

Closing Date: Midnight on Monday 2 June 2025

Interview Date: Friday 6 June 2025 at our Edinburgh office.

How To Apply

Apply online via the “Apply Now” button. A complete application form is required; a CV is not necessary. You can save and return to your application at any time.

Alternative application formats are available upon request by emailing [e-mail].

Internal applicants successful in this process will transition to the applicable terms and conditions outlined above and in the job description.

Link is an equal opportunities employer. Our facilities are accessible, and we encourage applications from all community sectors, including disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.