Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Employee advice service

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Aberdeen is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to carry out reinvestment work on our assets. You will work as a plumber and joiner, installing kitchens, bathrooms, windows and other fittings, maintaining high safety standards.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a salary of £35,579–£37,452 per year. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in a core trade, Plumbing Level 3, Unvented G3 and WRAS, and hold a valid UK driving licence; basic DBS may be

Qualifications

• CDM 2015 compliance knowledge or current qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry/electrical; Plumbing Level 3; WRAS/Unvented G3.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties per contract specs.
• Install kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, windows and fencing.
• Maintain tools and equipment and restock as needed.
• Respond to complaints and breakdowns, resolving problems or escalating when needed.
• Provide accurate progress information to customers.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Carpentry

Plumbing

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry/electrical

Plumbing Level 3

Unvented - G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Multi-Trade Operative

Aberdeen

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

40 hours per week

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4.30pm

We have an opportunity for a multi-trade operative within the planned team carrying out reinvestment work on behalf of our assets team, medical adaptions in customers' homes, and very occasionally day-to-day work (i.e. voids). For this role you will be working as a working as a plumber and joiner to assist in delivering reinvestment work (replacement kitchens, bathrooms, windows etc.) in the specified timeframe. The successful candidate will be a forward‑thinking individual with a broad skill set across multiple trades, including plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and general maintenance.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
• Instillation of new kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, windows, doors and fencing
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to, or currently undertaking the qualification; NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical), Plumbing Level 3, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
• Skills in some of the following disciplines – carpentry, plumbing
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and plan ahead
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £35,579 per annum (rising to £37,452 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date:11 October 2026

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.