Multi Trade Operative

GreenSquareAccord; Walsall; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing management organization in Walsall is seeking a Multi-Skilled Trade Operative to perform various repairs and maintenance tasks across social housing properties. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Building Maintenance and solid multi-trade repair experience. You will work independently to resolve issues and deliver quality service to tenants, using your strong communication skills and attention to detail to meet a diverse range of maintenance needs. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday

Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Access to 24/7 online GP appointments

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Strong multi-trade repair experience is ideal.
• Ability to manage workload independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out remedial, disrepair, responsive, and refurbishment works.
• Attend planned and reactive jobs to diagnose issues.
• Perform 1st and 2nd fix joinery and plumbing.

Skills

Multi-trade repair experience

Customer-focused communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Building Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Salary - £32,500 - £34,500pa plus company van and fuel card

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - 39

About the Role

As a Multi-Skilled Trade Operative, you will carry out remedial, disrepair, responsive, and refurbishment works across a variety of social housing properties. You will attend planned and reactive jobs, working independently to diagnose issues and complete repairs to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• 1st and 2nd fix joinery & plumbing
• Diagnosing and rectifying creaking floors
• Installing external doors and frames
• Routine and planned domestic maintenance including:
• Basic plumbing
• Carpentry & joinery
• Plastering & plaster patching
• Wall and floor tiling
• Locksmith experience
• Fire door maintenance qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Cap and cove installation (experience preferred)

You must have

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Building Maintenance, Multi-Trade Repair & Refurbishment, or an equivalent trade qualification.
• Strong multi-trade repair experience, ideally within the social housing sector (beneficial but not essential).
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage your own workload.
• Experience using handheld electronic devices or job management systems.
• Full UK driving licence (company transport provided).

What We're Looking For

• Conscientious, reliable, and takes pride in their work
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• Hardworking with an eye for detail
• Able to work independently and problem-solve effectively
• Passionate about providing a great service to tenants and residents

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.

We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.

Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.

We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.

Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.

We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.

A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.

Our five core commitments are:

• We believe our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

• Trust based working and supportive and friendly teams
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
• One day off for your birthday
• Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
• We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
• Access to Blue Light discount card membership
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy. GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential eligibility criteria for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview. If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.

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