Multi-Trade Operative - Plumbing

Sanctuary Group; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance program

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Recognition scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will carry out reactive repairs across social housing properties, from fixing leaks to installing UPVC doors and performing external works.

You will work as part of a team, maintain van stock, keep clear records, and ensure work is completed to required standards while keeping customers informed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a core trade (joinery or plumbing) or equivalent.
• 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.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications.
• Provide accurate progress updates and keep customer-friendly records.
• Resolve problems or initiate resolution while keeping customers informed.
• Maintain van stock and restock as needed.

Skills

Deadline management

Prioritisation

Plumbing

Joinery

Carpentry

Plastering

Health and safety

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (joinery, plumbing)

Job description

Role

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

Qualifications

• 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

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. 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.

View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Employment package

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.

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
• 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)