Multi-Trade Operative

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Chester is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to handle construction and maintenance duties in social housing. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, a full UK driving licence, and experience in similar roles. This position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment focused on inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Candidates must ensure compliance with Building Safety legislation and bring original certifications.
• Recent experience in a similar role is advantageous.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction and maintenance duties in social housing.
• Resolve problems and keep customers informed.
• Maintain van stock levels and restock when needed.
• Provide accurate information on work progress.
• Provide out of hours cover as required.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in a core subject

Experience in social housing

Time management

Plumbing, joinery, carpentry, plastering

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry

Unvented G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

Role

Multi-Trade Operative – Joiner/Plumber

Location: Chester

Salary: £34,376 - £36,185 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview

Responsibilities

• 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 qualifications

• 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 original certification verifying proof of 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 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.

Benefits

• 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 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.