Multi-Trade Operative - Plumber / Carpenter

Sanctuary Group; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit organization seeks a Multi-Trade Operative for the Operations Response team in Sutton Coldfield. The successful candidate will perform repairs and installations in social housing, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment focused on personal well-being and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or currently undertaking the qualification.
• Recent experience in social housing is advantageous.
• Driving licence required for company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out void repairs and installations in unoccupied properties.
• Maintain van stock and provide out of hours cover.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Health and Safety Regulations

Fault Fixing

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or Electrical

Unvented - G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

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Location:

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, GB, B76 1AL

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 15/07/2025

Requisition: 225134

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.

Minworth

£34,376 - £36,185 per year

40 hours per week

We are looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in the Midlands. Covering sites across the Midlands you will be responsible for carrying out void repairs and installations, ranging from a leaking tap to changing baths, changing a door handle to hanging a new door. The team also carry out external repairs including fencing and groundworks.

The role will include lone and team working, and you will also be required to be on an emergency call out rota. A company van and power tools will be provided for business use along with training as and when needed.

The role of Multi – Trade Operative will include:

• Attending unoccupied properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties within Social Housing
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed
• Providing out of hours cover via a call out rota

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS) or currently undertaking the qualification. 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 would be advantageous
• 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.

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
• £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 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.

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