Multi Trade Operative

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

Job summary

A housing services provider is seeking a Multi Trade Repairs and Maintenance Operative in Wiltshire. In this full-time role, you will ensure high-standard repairs and maintenance, travel to multiple sites, and engage in various trades including plumbing, carpentry, and decorating. A full UK Driver's License and qualifications in Building Maintenance are essential. Competitive salary and attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday entitlement

Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme with employer match

Online GP appointments and mental health support

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ2 level in Building Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Full UK Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure properties are repaired and maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out repairs, improvements, surveys, and measurements efficiently.

Skills

Basic Plumbing

Carpentry

Joinery

Painting/Decorating

Plastering

Wall and Floor Tiling

Roofing

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ2 in Building Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Multi Trade Repairs and Maintenance Operative

Job Location - Wiltshire (Field based)

Salary - £32,500 - £34,500 (+ Company van and fuel card) per annum

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time (39 hours per week)

About the role

We are recruiting for a full time Multi Trade Repairs and Maintenance Operative to join our Trades team on a permanent basis.

You will ensure properties are repaired and maintained to a high standard and will be responsible for carrying out repairs, improvements, surveys and measurements efficiently and economically in accordance with current working practices and all related health and safety legislation and good practice.

By working in a professional, respectful and courteous manner you will deliver excellent customer service, objectives and achieve behaviour competences.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

About you

You must be to qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ2 level in Building Maintenance, Multi Trade repair and refurbishment operations or demonstrate equivalent trade experience. Previous experience of working within the social housing sector would be beneficial.

You must have a Full UK Driver`s License to enable you to be successful as you will be travelling to multiple locations weekly - you will be provided with transport.

You will be required to undertake a range of routine and planned domestic maintenance repairs including the following trades: Basic Plumbing, Carpentry, Joinery, Painting/Decorating, Plastering, Wall and Floor Tiling and Roofing.

Experience with Cap and Cove is preferred.

It is essential that you are able to ensure the safe and proper use of all mechanical and non-mechanical plant and equipment under their direct control.

You must have the ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload to achieve deadlines and be able to effectively use hand-held electronic devices.

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications for this role. Without this evidence, you would be unable to commence employment at GreenSquareAccord.

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.

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.

• Trust based flexible 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).
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Eligible for occupational sick pay
• Full Makita power tool kit provided.

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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