Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited; Paignton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A property services company is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join their team in Paignton. The role involves performing maintenance tasks across various domestic properties, including carpentry, plumbing, and general repairs. Successful candidates will receive company benefits including annual leave and a competitive salary package of £34,376 per annum, increasing after 12 months.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject.
• Full valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience in fault fixing and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing, and maintenance duties.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition.
• Provide accurate and timely information on works progress.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry and Joinery

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a core subject

Unvented - G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team, covering different sites across the area. These works are predominantly in domestic properties and include Carpentry, plumbing, installing doors / windows, plastering, tiling, fencing and general maintenance. Due to the nature of the role, a company van will be provided as well as power tools in order for you to complete jobs to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer
• 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
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
• Skills in some of the following disciplines - Plumbing, Carpentry and Joinery, kitchen and bathroom installations, UPVC door and window fitting
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and plan ahead
• 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 Sanctuary

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. 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. View more detail about what it\'s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Inclusion and Diversity

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.

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
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• 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)