Jobs in Coventry, United Kingdom

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Trades people to join us as we grow our In-House Maintenance Team. We are looking for people in the Coventry, Leicester, Hinckley and Northampton areas.

• Basic Salary of £37,764 per annum PLUS;
• Performance bonus of up to £5,000 per annum.
• Out of Hours Payments (on average, around £4,000 per annum).
• Midland Heart Van & Fuel Card.
• Equipment including power tools, full uniform and PPE, as well as a Mobile Phone and IPad.
• Access to healthcare benefits such as Medicash.
• Access to our Brilliant Benefits portal providing you with access to discounts on a variety of brands and retail stores.
• There's also up to 8% matched pension contributions, 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 within 5 years PLUS the option to purchase 5 extra days per year) and the support needed to develop your career should you need it.

We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, within the Big Organisations category (The Times).

As a Multi-trade Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring that our 35,000 homes are places that people love to live in. Working in both occupied and empty properties, you'll diagnose and complete a broad range of repairs and / or special projects such as aids and adaptions which, dependent on your specialisms, may include:

• Carpentry & joinery – Fitting doors, kitchens, floorboards.
• Plumbing – Fitting bathroom suites, changing tabs, repairing toilets.
• Plastering – Whole walls, ceilings or rooms.
• Decorating – Painting walls, ceiling and woodwork.

If you hold a relevant Trades qualification, please ensure this is highlighted on your CV at application stage.

You'll be a talented multi-skilled tradesperson who has a main trade complemented by skills across one or more other trades. You'll also have a sound knowledge of site safety and safe working practices and a full UK driving licence is essential. Great people skills are an absolute must, as is the motivation to always leave the customer happy in the knowledge that you've done everything you can to help them.

We're one team working together for our tenants. A large, ambitious housing organisation providing people with an affordable place to call home. We value people from all walks of life and strive to create an inclusive environment where you can grow your career and make an impact. We expect a lot from our people, but in return, you'll find a supportive and rewarding workplace where great people thrive.

Interested? Applying is easy – simply register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV, alongside a cover letter, clearly explaining why you're the ideal candidate for the job.

Please be aware that we have multiple vacancies and that suitable candidates will be invited to an assessment shortly after applying. We'll close applications as soon as all vacancies have been filled.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.