Multi-Trade Operative

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Multi-Trade Operative
Hackney, London – covering London and the Southeast
£35,646
- £37,522 per year
40 hours per week
We have an opportunity for a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to join our team of operatives with a mix of skills and qualifications working on repairs for both void and tenanted properties. Within the role you will be covering all aspects of general building repairs including carpentry, plumbing, and painting. The role is mainly lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as and when required. With a company van and tools included the role will cover areas in London and the Southeast.
The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:
- Attending occupied or void properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties
- Resolving problems or set 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/supervisor
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (Carpentry, Plastering), currently undertaking the qualification or prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group
- City & Guilds qualification, NVQ 3 or a core trade of Joinery, Plastering or Carpentry is essential
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- PC literate and able to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
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.
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values
- working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
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:
- 24 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
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- £35,646 per annum (rising to £37,522 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Closing Date: 23 January 2024
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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