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Multi-Trade Operative

Job details
Posting date: 18 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £35387-37249 per annum
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 May 2024
Location: Rochford, SS4 1BB
Company: Sanctuary Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 217201-42424002

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Summary

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

Rochford, Chelmsford, Colchester
- covering various sites in the South East region
£35,387
- £37,249 per year
40 hours per week

We have a great opportunity for several Multi-Trade Operatives with core skill being carpentry and plumbing to join our Planned Maintenance team, based in Essex. The role will involve working on repairs for both void and tenanted properties and will cover all aspects of general building repairs and maintenance including the installation of new Kitchens, Bathrooms, low level access shower, fencing and installation of new UPVC Doors & Windows. You would also be expected to carry out damp and mould treatments. The role is mainly lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as and when required. You will be expected to travel to numerous sites. A company van and power tools included. Training will be provided as and when required.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

- Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition
- 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 NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, plumbing. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented
- G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS), currently undertaking the qualification or prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group


- Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
- Skills in some of the following disciplines – Plumbing, Wet Trade, Carpentry, Joinery, UPVC door and window fitting would be an advantage but not essential
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- 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
- £35,387 per annum (rising to £37,249 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)


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Closing Date: 02 May 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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