Trade Operative - Painter and Decorator

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer CONTRIBUT

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service (counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks supporting inclusion

Job summary

Sanctuary Group is seeking a Trade Operative – Painter and Decorator to join our Responsive team in Aberdeen. You will perform painting, decorating, plastering, tiling, plumbing repairs, and bathroom/kitchen installations in both communal areas and tenanted properties, often working solo but as part of a 14-person team with company van and power tools provided.

The role involves driving on company business and requires a full valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified to SVQ Level 3 in a core subject or currently undertaking the qualification.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Full valid UK driving licence.
• Recent experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out painting and decorating, plastering, wall and floor tiling, general plumbing repairs, and bathroom/kitchen installations in communal areas and tenanted properties.
• Work mainly on your own but within a team of 14; use company van and power tools.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and restocked as needed; respond to faults and service issues promptly.
• Provide clear, timely information on progress of works to customers.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation

Good communication

Driving licence

Experience in similar role

Education

SVQ Level 3 in core subject

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Title: Trade Operative - Painter and Decorator

Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, GB, AB24 2PL

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 22/11/2026

Requisition: 229994

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– Painter and Decorator

£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 Aberdeen. You will work in both communal areas and tenanted properties, across new and older housing stock, utilising your skills in painting and decorating, plastering, wall and floor tiling, general plumbing repairs, and bathroom and kitchen installations/replacements. The role is mainly lone working but within a wider team of team of 14. 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 ofTrade Operative– Painter and Decorator 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 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 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.

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.