Multi-Trade Operative - Plumbing

Sanctuary Group; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave rising to 30 + BH

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join the Operations Response team. The role involves reactive repairs to properties, from a leaking tap to installing UPVC doors/windows, flooring, or fencing. The team also undertakes external repairs including fencing and groundworks.

This role sits within Property Services, offering training as required, a company van, and a supportive environment in a not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (joinery, plumbing).
• Recent experience in a similar role within social housing.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Additional skills in plumbing, joinery, carpentry and plastering.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Role requires driving a company vehicle with a full UK licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract and service.
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and ensure clear daily records.
• Resolve problems or initiate resolution while keeping customers informed.
• Maintain van stock levels and restock as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Health & safety knowledge

Social housing experience

Multi-trade skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in core subject (joinery or plumbing)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

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Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 01/11/2026

Requisition: 230162

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 - 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
• 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 (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
• 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)

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.