Trade Operative - Groundworker

Sanctuary Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Trade Operative - Groundworker. Responsibilities include a variety of ground working tasks across social housing properties, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health and safety. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and good communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and customer care. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold or be undertaking SVQ/NVQ Level 2.
• Must have a full valid UK driving licence.
• Experience with health and safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out skilled jobs including joinery, fencing, and drainage.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Respond to service delivery complaints effectively.

Skills

Health and Safety compliance

Good communication skills

Customer care

Ability to prioritize workloads

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in a core subject

Job description

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Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Trade Operative - Groundworker

Glasgow

£33,049 - £34,788 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

We are looking for an experienced Trade Operative – Groundworker to join our Responsive Repairs and Maintenance team based in Glasgow. You will work on Social Housing properties across the region. The candidate will be responsible for a variety of ground working tasks from small repairs to major renovation jobs. Working as part of a ten person team you will carry out repairs to properties to meet letting standards. The role will involve lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as and when required. With a company van and tools included the role will cover sites across the area.

The role of Trade Operative will include:

• Carrying out a variety of skilled jobs such as joinery, fencing, brickwork, paving and drainage
• 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 health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in a core subject. 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
• Working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• 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 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
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £33,049 per annum (rising to £34,788 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date:18 August 2025

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 – [emailprotected]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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.