Multi-Trade Operative - Plumbing

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Job summary

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join the Operations Response team in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will perform reactive repairs across properties, including plumbing tasks, with a company van and tools provided.

The role sits in Property Services and requires NVQ Level 2 in a core trade (joinery/plumbing), with Plumbing Level 3/WRAS as a plus. A CSCS card and strong health & safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (joinery or plumbing) or undertaking
• Plumbing Level 3 with Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS)
• CSCS card required
• Health and safety regulations knowledge

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service requirements
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice clearly understood by customers
• Resolve problems or initiate resolution actions and keep customers informed
• Maintain van stock level and restock as needed

Skills

NVQ Level 2 (core subject)

Plumbing Level 3

CSCS card

Health & safety awareness

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Joinery/Plumbing)

Job description

Title: Multi-Trade Operative - Plumbing

Ashton under Lyne, Greater Manchester, GB, OL7 0QA

Multi-Trade Operative - Plumbing

Ashton Under Lyne

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday

We are looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in Ashton - Under - Lyne. Working as part of a team carrying out repairs and maintenance. You will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs to properties, ranging from a leaking tap to changing baths or installing UPVC doors/windows, flooring or fencing. The team also carry out external repairs including fencing and groundworks.

This position sits within Property Services who are responsible for delivering high quality and cost-effective property repairs, compliance and installation and estate services. 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:

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service

Specifications

• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
• 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

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 (joinery, plumbing. 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
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Additional skills in some of the following disciplines - plumbing, Joinery, carpentry and plastering
• Working knowledge of the health and safety regulations

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:1 November 2026

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.