Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary; Hull (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Plumber to join our team in Hull for responsive repairs across Hull and parts of Lincolnshire. The role covers plumbing with optional carpentry, plaster patching and tiling. Mostly lone working with a company van and power tools, and an on-call rota for emergencies.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, salary £35,579–£37,452 per year, with progression after 12 months subject to performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified to or currently undertaking NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing; Level 3 preferred; Unvented - G3 Certificate and WRAS certificates required.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation.
• Additional skills in Joinery and Wet Trades (plastering, tiling).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and plan ahead.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence to drive a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Attending occupied properties to carry out repairs, fault fixing and maintenance duties.
• Resolving problems or initiating resolutions and keeping customers informed.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained and stock levels are managed.
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works to the customer.
• Responding to complaints and breakdowns to meet customer expectations.
• Being on the out-of-hours callout rota for emergencies (1 in 12 weeks).

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Joinery & wet trades

Customer service

Time management

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

G3 Unvented Certificate

WRAS Water Regulations

Job description

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.

Multi-Trade Operative - Plumber

Hull

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday

We are looking for a skilled Multi-Trade Plumber to join our team of operatives on responsive repairs covering the Hull area & parts of Lincolnshire. The role involves all aspects of plumbing, with the ideal candidate having experience and skills in basic carpentry, plaster patching & tiling. The role is mainly lone working with opportunities to work as part of a team. A company van and power tools are provided and the successful candidate will be required to join the emergency call out rota.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Attending occupied properties to carry out repairs, fault fixing and maintenance duties
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition, maintaining a suitable van stock level, and restocking these when needed in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract and service specifications
• Being on the OOH callout rota for emergencies 1 in every 12 weeks

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing with Level 3 preferred, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). 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
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
• Additional skills in some of the following disciplines – Joinery and Wet Trades (plastering, tiling)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and plan ahead
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

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.

Our Benefits

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 (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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

• £35,579 per annum (rising to £37,452 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date: 1 October 2026

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.