Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; Sutton Coldfield; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is recruiting a Multi-Trade Operative to join the Planned Works team in Sutton Coldfield. You will work in domestic properties across the Midlands, delivering carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance tasks to a high standard, with a company van provided.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in a core trade, with plumbing Level 3 and WRAS knowledge desirable; hold a valid UK driving licence, and demonstrate strong customer service and the ability to plan and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or electrical; plumbing Level 3 with WRAS knowledge is desirable.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and working legislation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; ability to prioritise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and maintenance in domestic properties across the Midlands.
• Complete kitchen/bathroom installations including tiling, flooring and decoration.
• Drive company vehicle and maintain tools and van in good condition.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

General maintenance

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in core trade

WRAS knowledge (adv)

Job description

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, GB, B76 1AL

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 09/09/2026

Requisition: 228706

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.

Multi-Trade Operative - Planned Works

Sutton Coldfield – covering sites across The Midlands

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Planned Works team in Sutton Coldfield. As a Multi-Trade Operative, you will be working as part of a team with some lone working also required. These works are predominantly in domestic properties across Midlands and duties include carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance. Due to the nature of the role, a company van will be provided as well as power tools for you to complete jobs to a high standard.

The role of Planned worksMulti-Trade Operativewill include:

• Carry out complete installation of kitchens and bathrooms to specification provided inclusive of tiling, vinyl flooring and decoration. Experience of wet room conversions is desired but not mandatory
• Installation of windows and doors including the use of fixed and mobile access systems
• Undertake cyclical works such as external decorations and roofline renewals
• Ensuring vehicle and tools are kept in a clean serviceable condition
• Maintaining a professional and respectable approach with our customers
• Work efficiently and productively ensuring quality standards are met

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
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to priorities 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 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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £35,579 per annum (rising to £37,452 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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

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.