Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; Dundee; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer贡献

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Staff Networks

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Trade Operative – Wet Trades / Groundworker based in Dundee. The role covers maintenance across communal and tenanted properties, involving activities like painting, paving, fencing, plastering and tiling.

You will primarily work solo within a nine-person team, with a training plan and a company van provided. Applicants should have SVQ Level 3 in a relevant construction discipline (or be working towards it) and a clean UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold SVQ Level 3 in construction, groundworks or wet trade discipline (or be undertaking the qualification).
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Recent experience in property maintenance, repairs and external works in housing environments.
• A full UK driving licence is required to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties as per contract specs.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and restock as needed.
• Respond promptly to service issues, keeping customers informed of progress and resolution.
• Provide clear, timely progress information on works to customers.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Good communication

Customer care

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 3 in construction/groundworks/wet trade

Job description

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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.

Trade Operative

Dundee

£34,205 - £36,006 per year

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm

We have an opportunity for a Trade Operative to join our Responsive team, based in Dundee. You will work in both communal areas and tenanted properties working with new and old stock, with basic skills in some of the following disciplines: painting, paving, fencing, plastering, and tiling. The role is mainly lone working but within a wider team of team of 9. A full training plan will be provided along with a company van and power tools to enable you to get the job done.

The role of Trade Operative – Wet Trades / Groundworker will include:

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to SVQ Level 3 in a construction, groundworks or wet trade discipline or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower-level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we will still welcome an application. 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
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Recent experience carrying out a broad range of property maintenance, repair and external works within a housing maintenance, repairs or construction environment. Experience in areas such as painting, tiling, fencing, paving, slabbing, monoblock repairs and general building maintenance
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-hous e 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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £34,205 per annum (rising to £36,006 per year after 12months, 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.