Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing association in Chester is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join the Operations Response team. This role involves carrying out various repairs and maintenance tasks in domestic properties, from plumbing to joinery. You will also be part of an emergency call-out rota and receive a competitive salary, benefits such as 25 days annual leave, a pension, and wellbeing support. Ideal candidates will have relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in social housing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks

Qualifications

• Candidates must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject.
• Recent experience in a similar role within social housing is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out repairs to properties from leaking taps to doors.
• Coordinating maintenance duties within Social Housing.
• Maintaining van stock and ensuring it is restocked.

Skills

Compliance with Building Safety legislation

Recent experience in social housing

Ability to work to deadlines

Skills in plumbing, joinery, carpentry, and plastering

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Full valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a core subject

Unvented - G3 Certificate (if Plumbing Level 3 is required)

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

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Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Multi-Trade Operative

Chester

£34,376 - £36,185 per year

40 hours per week

We are looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in Chester. Working as part of a team carrying out repairs and maintenance to domestic dwellings. You will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs to 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 vacant 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 these when needed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works
• 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
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role within social housing is advantageous
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Additional skills in some of the following disciplines - plumbing, Joinery, carpentry and plastering would be advantageous
• 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 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
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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.