Trade Operative - Joiner

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave rising to 30 days

Pension scheme with employer responses

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Employee recognition scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited in Glasgow is seeking a Trade Operative to join our Reactive Maintenance team. The role covers sites across Central and West Scotland, with a company van and tools provided.

You will perform construction, fault-fixing and maintenance in line with contract specifications, and ensure safety and timely communication with customers. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in core subject. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing if plumbing is core, Unvented - G3 Certificate, Water Regulations (WRAS) or currently undertaking the qualification.
• Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
• Health and safety legislation knowledge is required.
• Driver must hold a full valid manual UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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

Health and safety knowledge

Communication and customer care

Time management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in core subject

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Unvented - G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Currently undertaking a qualification

Job description

Title: Trade Operative - Joiner

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, GB, G53 6PG

Trade Operative - Joiner

Glasgow

£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 Reactive Maintenance team, based in Glasgow. The role will occasionally 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 Central and West Scotland area.

The role of Trade Operativewill 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 health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in core subject. NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing if plumbing is core, Unvented - G3 Certificate, Water Regulations (WRAS) or currently undertaking the qualification. 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 manual UK driving licence

About us

Our 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
• £34,205 per annum (rising to £36,006 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date:1 November 2026

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

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