Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in the UK seeks a Multi-Trade Operative to handle maintenance and construction duties across various properties. The role involves working independently while collaborating with a wider team. Candidates must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in a core subject and possess a valid UK driving license. This position offers a salary of £36,095 to £37,994 per year, alongside an attractive employment package.

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

Qualifications

• Qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in core subject (carpentry, electrical).
• Required certifications must be original, copies not accepted.
• Experience in analysing problems and implementing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Attend properties for construction and maintenance duties.
• Resolve problems and keep customers informed.
• Maintain van stock levels and restock as necessary.
• Provide timely updates on work progress.

Skills

Compliance with Building Safety legislation

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Problem analysis and solution implementation

PC literacy

Valid UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a core subject

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

£36,095 - £37,994 per year

40 hours per week

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join our team. This role will involve lone working however, you will form part of a wider team who you will work alongside as and when required. Having a company van, you will attend 6-7 jobs per day depending on workload and these can include plumbing, plastering, carpentry and other maintenance repairs at empty void properties.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Attending tenanted and void 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
• 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
• Out of hours call out on a rota basis

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.
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• 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 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
• £36,095 per annum (rising to £37,994 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.