Trade Operative - Joiner

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Trade Operative - Joiner to support the day-to-day repairs team across Central and West Scotland. You will fit fire doors and windows in both modern and traditional housing stock, working independently and with a team of trades professionals.

You will drive a company van, use provided tools and equipment, and work a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm.

Qualifications

• Qualified to SVQ Level 3 in a core subject or be undertaking the qualification with Sanctuary support.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and CDM 2015 requirements.
• Experience fitting fire doors and windows and maintaining tools/equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties as per contract specs.
• Fit fire doors and windows and keep tools/equipment in good condition.
• Provide progress updates and communicate with customers clearly.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Customer care

Communication skills

Experience in similar role

Full UK driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Trade Operative – Joiner

Glasgow

£34,205 - £36,006 per year

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

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.

We're looking for an experienced Trade Operative - Joiner to join our Day-to-Day Repairs Team based in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving our customers' homes across both modern and traditional housing stock throughout Central and West Scotland.

Working both independently and alongside a supportive team of trades professionals, you'll be experienced in fitting fire doors and windows with a good knowledge of door mechanisms. With a company van, tools, and equipment provided, you'll have everything you need to succeed in the role.

The role ofTrade Operative– Joiner will include:

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
• Fitting fire doors and windows
• 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 toSVQ Level 3 in a core subject 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 would still welcome an application
• Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
• This role will involve driving on company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

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.

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 counsellingCycle 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)

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.

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.