Multi Trade Operative

Sanctuary; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer and life‑

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support & tools

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary is seeking skilled Multi-Trade Operatives to join our team, covering locations across London and based in Hackney. Roles include plastering, wet trades, groundworks, Part P plumbing, carpentry or floor fitting.

Salary £40,248–£42,367, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 8:00am–16:30pm. The ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry) or Plumbing Level 3 with G3 WRAS, and be comfortable using PDA-based scheduling.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or Plumbing Level 3 with G3 WRAS.
• PC literate with ability to use PDA and update records.
• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Attend occupied properties for construction, fault fixing and maintenance.
• Resolve problems and inform customers, ensuring progress updates.
• Maintain van stock and restock as needed.
• Provide accurate progress information to customers.

Skills

Carpenter/Plumber/Drainage Engineer

PC literate (PDA)

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry

Plumbing Level 3 (G3 WRAS)

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative – Plasterer / Wet Trades / Groundworker / Part P Plumber / Carpenter / Floor Fitter

Based in Hackney – working across London

£40,248 - £42,367 per year

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

We're looking for several skilled Multi-Trade Operatives to join our growing team, covering various locations across London. We have opportunities available for experienced tradespeople with a primary skill in Plastering, Wet Trades, Groundworks, Part P Plumbing, Carpentry or Floor Fitting. If you take pride in delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance and improvement works, and enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative - Plasterer / Wet Trades / Groundworker / Part P Plumber / Carpenter / Floor Fitter will include:

• Attending occupied properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
• Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed
• 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 Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, 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
• Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Skills in the following disciplines - Carpenter/Plumber/Drainage Engineer
• PC literate and able to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• 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
• £40,248 per annum (rising to £42,367 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)