Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited seeks a Multi-Trade Operative to cover sites across Hampshire, including Salisbury, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas.

The role involves day-to-day reactive maintenance across properties with duties spanning carpentry, painting, bricklaying, plumbing, and general maintenance; strong plumbing background required alongside other trades.

Qualifications

• Qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry or electrical).
• If Plumbing Level 3 is required, include Unvented G3 Certificate and WRAS.
• Original certification required at interview; copies and CSCS not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance per contract specs.
• Maintain tools and restock as needed.
• Respond to complaints and breakdowns, keep customers informed.
• Provide progress updates in clear, timely manner.
• Emergency call-out rota about 1 in every 13/14 weeks.

Job description

Title: Multi-Trade Operative

Salisbury, Hampshire, GB, SP2 8NW

Multi-Trade Operative

Salisbury based - Covering Portsmouth, Southampton, Alton, Aldershot and Farnborough. Postcodes - PO, SO & GU - Other Area Coverage could be required from time to time.

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

40 hours per week -Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team, covering different sites across Hampshire. In this role you will be working as part of a team with some lone working also required. These works are Day to Day reactive maintenance on our properties and duties include carpentry, painting and decorating, bricklaying, plumbing and general maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong plumbing background as their primary trade, complemented by experience across a range of multi-trade disciplines.

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 Multi-Trade Operativewill include:

• 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
• Emergency call out rota, which will be approximately 1 in every 13/14 weeks.

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
• 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, carpentry and plastering
• Working knowledge of the 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.

Our Benefits

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

Closing Date:10 September2026

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.

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.

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