Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; Bicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Banbury area seeks a Multi-Trade Operative to join the Operations Response team. You will travel across Cherwell, carrying out reactive repairs in occupied social housing, from leaks to door fittings, with a company van and tools provided.

The role involves lone and team work, on-call duties, and flexible carpentry/plumbing tasks. Requires NVQ Level 2 in a core trade and a valid UK driving licence; WRAS/UNVENTED G3 may be required for plumbing.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical).
• If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS).
• During interview, bring original certification; copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Attend occupied properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties within Social Housing.
• Resolve problems or initiate resolution, keeping customers informed.
• Maintain van stock level and restock when needed.
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress of works for customers.
• Provide out-of-hours cover via a call-out rota.

Skills

Driving licence

Prioritisation

Health and safety

Plumbing

Carpentry

Plastering

Education

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry/electrical

WRAS Unvented G3 Certificate

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

Bicester – covering sites across Cherwell

£37,358 - £39,324 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm

We are looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in Banbury. Covering sites across Cherwell you will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs to occupied properties, ranging from a leaking tap to changing baths, changing a door handle to hanging a new door. The team also carry out external repairs including fencing and groundworks.

The role will include lone and team working, and you will also be required to be on an emergency call out rota. A company van and power tools will be provided for business use along with training as and when needed.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Attending occupied properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties within Social Housing
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking when needed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer
• Providing out of hours cover via a call out rota

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, 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
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Additional skills in some of the following disciplines - plumbing, carpentry and plastering
• Working knowledge of the health and safety regulations
• 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.

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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £37,358 per annum (rising to £39,324 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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.