Multi-Trade Operative - Plumbing

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee recognition scheme

Staff Networks supporting inclusion

Job summary

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative – Plumbing to join the Operations Response team in Ashton-under-Lyne. You will perform reactive repairs across social housing properties, from leaking taps to installing UPVC doors/windows, flooring or fencing, and work as part of a skilled team.

The role offers a company van and power tools, 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri) and a structured training path.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in joinery or plumbing; Plumbing Level 3 requires Unvented G3 and WRAS.
• Recent experience in a similar role within social housing.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Full UK driving licence required for company vehicle use.
• Working knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely information on progress and maintain daily records.
• Maintain van stock and restock as needed.
• Drive on company business as required.

Skills

Driving licence

Social housing experience

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2

Plumbing NVQ 3 (if applicable)

Job description

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.

Our Benefits

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
• 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)

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.

Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.