General Builder
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34,302 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 September 2025 |
| Location: | Braintree, CM77 8FG |
| Company: | Eastlight Community Homes |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Eastlight-146 |
Summary
Agencies
Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
Who We Are
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled General Builder or Multi-trader to join Eastlight's Home Solutions Team on a permanent, full-time basis!
As a General Builder at Eastlight, you will carry out maintenance and repair works of all aspects, including tiling, plastering, roofing, key clamp installation and guttering, as well as other multi-skilled tasks associated with your trade. Your role is crucial in ensuring the health and safety of our residents, promoting our positive brand image, and improving the quality of our residents' homes.
More About Your Day-to-Day:
- Perform maintenance and repair works on Eastlight properties
- Ensure all work meets the highest industry standards
- Adhere to Health & Safety regulations
- Communicate effectively with residents about the work being carried out
- Collaborate with colleagues across Eastlight to provide exceptional service
Benefits and Compensation
- Salary: £34,302 per annum
- Permanent, Full-time contract
- Power tools provided + £75 annually towards your hand tools
- Company van & mileage provided
- 30 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
- BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Must Haves
- Clean UK Driving Licence
- City & Guilds or NVQ2 in Roofing/Plastering/Bricklaying or equivalent demonstrable experience
Next Steps
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 4 September 2025 @ 23:59
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 12 September 2025 in person at Marks Tey Hub
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