Trade Operative - Plasterer

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is seeking an experienced Trade Operative - Plaster in Leeds. This role involves plastering work across properties in West Yorkshire and requires compliance with health and safety legislation. Candidates must have relevant NVQ certifications, good communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service including counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Voluntary health plans

Wellbeing support and tools

Employee Networks for inclusion

Qualifications

• Candidates must bring original certification verifying proof of qualifications.
• Experience in joinery, plumbing, tiling, and painting is beneficial.
• Willingness to engage with customer service issues is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of plastering and mould washing.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Respond positively to complaints and service breakdowns.
• Provide timely information on progress of works.
• Participate in the call rota.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Good Communication

Customer Care Skills

Work to Deadlines

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in core subject

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing

Unvented - G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for a wide range 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.

Location Leeds - covering West Yorkshire

Salary £33,049 - £34,788 per year

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

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Trade Operative - Plaster to join our day to day team based in West Yorkshire. You will work on properties across the region in both new and old stock. It would be beneficial to have experience in joinery, plumbing, tiling and painting. The role will occasionally involve lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as required. With a company van and tools included the role will cover sites across West Yorkshire.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all aspects of plastering and mould washing
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocked when needed
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery by resolving problems or initiating 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
• Taking part in our call rota

Skills and qualifications

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates 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 original certification verifying proof of 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
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads
• This role will involve driving on company business. A full valid UK driving licence is required to drive a company vehicle

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.

Benefits

• 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, providing support to colleagues
• £33,049 per annum (rising to £34,788 per annum after 12 months, 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 talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close or extend the closing dates depending on application numbers; early applications are encouraged.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments throughout your application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident employer status.

Equality and compliance

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work with the Home Office to ensure lawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for a successful application, which Sanctuary will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.