Multi-Trade Operative

Sanctuary Group; Banbury; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit maintenance organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join their Voids team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing repairs on void and tenanted properties, requiring skills in plumbing, plastering, and carpentry. Applicants must hold relevant NVQ qualifications, possess a full UK driving license, and be ready to work both independently and within a team. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including 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

Qualifications

• Must have qualifications for compliance with Building Safety legislation.
• Experience in working to deadlines and prioritising workloads.
• Full valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Attend properties for construction, fault fixing, and maintenance.
• Resolve problems while keeping customers informed.
• Maintain and restock van stock level.
• Provide timely information about the progress of works.

Skills

Plumbing

Plastering

Carpentry and Joinery

Kitchen and bathroom installations

UPVC door and window fitting

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a core subject

Unvented - G3 Certificate

Water Regulations (WRAS)

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative

Banbury - Covering Banbury and the surrounding areas

£37,994 per year

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Voids team, based in Banbury. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out general repairs to both void and tenanted properties. The role will include both team and lone working. We are looking for a team player with experience in a previous trade role.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Attending properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties
• Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed
• 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 Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, 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.
• Experience in working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Skills in some of the following disciplines – Plumbing, Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, kitchen and bathroom installations, UPVC door and window fitting
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
• 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.

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, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

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 and Equality

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.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
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.

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