Trade Operative - Joiner

TN United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Trade Operative - Joiner to join their void team in Aberdeen. This role involves working on a range of properties, performing essential repairs, and ensuring high standards of service. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team while also having the opportunity for independent work. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and a variety of employee benefits, including generous annual leave and a pension scheme. If you're passionate about delivering quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counseling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks promoting inclusion and support

Qualifications

• Qualified to SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in a relevant core subject.
• Good communication and customer care skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform various joinery repairs and maintain tools in good condition.
• Respond to complaints and provide updates on work progress.

Skills

Joinery

Plastering

Plumbing

Tiling

Painting

Customer Care

Communication

Time Management

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2

Tools

Company Van

Job description

Trade Operative - Joiner

Salary: £36,353 - £38,267 per year

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

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Trade Operative – Joiner to join our void team based in Aberdeen. You will work on properties across the region, including both new and old stock, with skills in disciplines such as joinery, plastering, plumbing, tiling, and painting. The role involves working as part of a six-person team to bring voids up to re-let standard, with occasional lone working and opportunities to collaborate with the wider team. The position includes a company van and tools, covering sites across the area.

Responsibilities

• Perform various joinery repairs, including replacing doors, lifting and replacing floors, and fitting kitchens, doors, and windows.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and restock as needed.
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns, resolving issues or initiating solutions while keeping customers informed.
• Provide accurate and timely updates on work progress in a clear manner to customers.

Skills and qualifications

• Qualified to SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in a relevant core subject, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Good communication and customer care skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workloads.
• Full valid UK driving licence, as the role involves driving a company vehicle.

Candidates will be required to bring original certification to the interview to verify qualifications; copies and CSCS cards are not accepted.

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provides in-house repairs and maintenance for a broad portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As a not-for-profit organization, we aim for outstanding customer results based on our values of transparency, partnership, and first-class service.

Employee benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counseling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks promoting inclusion and support

The salary for this role is £33,049, with an additional policy allowance of £3,304 per annum, increasing to £34,788 plus £3,478 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

For more information, click here or visit our careers page at Sanctuary careers.

Closing date: 13 May 2025

If you have questions or need adjustments, contact our talent team at [emailprotected]. We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close or extend the closing date depending on application volume.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing adjustments throughout the application process in line with our Disability Confident status.

Sanctuary Group encourages applications from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment. A basic DBS check will be required for successful applicants, paid for by us. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.