Multi-Trade Operative

Curo Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Paid overtime

Tools or tool allowance

Uniform and PPE

Up to 10% matched pension contribution

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Mobile phone/tablet for business use

Flexible benefits (Health Cash Plan)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Curo Group in Bath is hiring a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Repairs team. You’ll travel to customers’ homes across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, tackling a variety of tasks from leaks to kitchen installations.

A qualified tradesperson with carpentry and plumbing skills, you’ll work on-site, follow safety procedures and keep customers informed throughout the job. Competitive pay and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• A trade qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills.
• Experience in customers' homes or another customer-facing setting.
• Comfortable with reading, writing and numbers.
• Able to use a phone or tablet to log work.
• Organised, punctual and able to work in a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Finding the cause of building defects and carrying out the right repair.
• Using carpentry, plumbing, wet trades, decorating, glazing and metalwork skills.
• Repairing uPVC doors and windows.
• Working with colleagues on full kitchen installations.
• Checking risks before work and following safety procedures, including asbestos protocol.
• Explaining work to customers and keeping them informed.
• Flagging issues that could affect customers or homes.
• Keeping the van stocked and logging materials used.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Wet trades

Decorating

Glazing

Metalwork

Customer service

Phone/tablet data entry

Full UK driving licence

Education

Trade qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative

£36,490 per annum + benefits | Bath | Full Time

Permanent | 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday)

Your Trade Skills. Our Homes. Repairs Customers Can Rely On.

A repair done right first time makes a real difference to someone's home. As a Multi-Trade Operative at Curo, you'll be the person who makes that happen.

You'll join our Repairs team, travelling to customers' homes across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. No two days are the same. One job might be a leaking pipe, the next a sticking uPVC door, a rotten window frame or a kitchen installation.

You don't need a social housing background. If you're a qualified tradesperson from private construction, maintenance or a similar field, your skills will be put to good use here.

What you'll be doing

• Finding the cause of building defects and carrying out the right repair

• Using your carpentry, plumbing, wet trades, decorating, glazing and metalwork skills

• Repairing uPVC doors and windows

• Working with colleagues on full kitchen installations

• Checking each job for risks before you start and following our safety procedures, including our asbestos procedure

• Explaining your work clearly to customers and keeping them informed

• Flagging anything you spot on a job that could affect our customers or homes

• Keeping the van stocked, recording materials used and logging your work on a phone or tablet

• Looking after tools, equipment and vehicles

What you'll get in return

Beyond a competitive salary of £36,490 and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get:

• Company van and fuel card for business use

• Paid overtime

• Tools or a tool allowance

• Uniform and PPE

• Up to 10% matched pension contribution

• 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years

• Your birthday off as an extra holiday

• Mobile phone or tablet for business use

• Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your own wellbeing

More about you

You're a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in quality work. You're happy managing your own jobs day to day, making good calls on site and being part of a supportive team. You're friendly and respectful in customers' homes and keen to keep learning.

Essential:

• A trade qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent)

• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills

• Experience of working in customers' homes or another customer-facing setting

• Comfortable with everyday reading, writing and numbers

• Comfortable using a phone or tablet to record your work

• Organised, punctual and able to work well in a team

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience in wet trades, decorating, glazing or metalwork

• Experience in social housing or supporting customers who may need extra help

About Curo

We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.

We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.

We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]