Multi-Trade Operative - Day to Day

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Ipswich; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Voluntary health plans

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition

Résumé du poste

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited is hiring a Multi-Trade Operative to join the East region team based in Ipswich. The role involves day-to-day maintenance of our properties in the East, with a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

You will perform construction, fault fixing and routine maintenance to contract specifications, maintain records and keep customers informed. NVQ Level 2 in carpentry/electrical is required; Plumbing Level 3 (G3 WRAS) preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be working towards NVQ Level 2 in carpentry or electrical. Plumbing Level 3 with Unvented G3 and WRAS is preferred.
• Recent experience in a similar multi-trade role is required.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and working safely on site.

Responsabilités

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties to contract specifications.
• Provide accurate progress information and maintain daily work records.
• Respond promptly to faults and customer complaints, keeping customers informed.
• Resolve problems or initiate resolution while adhering to processes.
• Maintain tools, equipment and stock in line with procedures and budgets.

Connaissances

Health & Safety

PC/Laptop PDA use

Problem solving

Teamwork/Lone working

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in carpentry/electrical

Plumbing Level 3 (Unvented G3, WRAS)

Description du poste

Title: Multi-Trade Operative - Day to Day

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB, IP1 4JP

Multi-Trade Operative - Day to Day

Ipswich – covering the East region

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team based in Ipswich. This role sits in the East region D2D team, working out of the Ipswich office. This will require working as part of a team & lone working, and you will be required to carry out general maintenance on our properties in the East.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative - Day to Day will include:

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed, in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets

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
• Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• PC literate and able to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling

About us

Our Benefits

• 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
• £35,579 per annum (rising to £37,452 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date:13 October2026

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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