Multi-Trade Operative - Carpentry
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £34376-36185 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ely, CB6 3NW |
| Company: | Sanctuary Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 227154-43916074 |
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
- Carpentry
Based at Lancaster Way, Ely – covering the East region
£34,376
- £36,185 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 16:30pm
We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative (Carpentry) to join our team based in Ely. Within this role you will cover various work including repairs to domestic plumbing systems, internal and external carpentry, guttering repairs, fencing, glazing and any other work that may be required. 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 the East region.
The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:
- Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service specifications
- Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract and service specifications
- Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed, in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry). 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.
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
- Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- 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
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
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:
- 25 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
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/
Closing Date: 3 February 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Multi-Trade Operative
- Carpentry
Based at Lancaster Way, Ely – covering the East region
£34,376
- £36,185 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 16:30pm
We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative (Carpentry) to join our team based in Ely. Within this role you will cover various work including repairs to domestic plumbing systems, internal and external carpentry, guttering repairs, fencing, glazing and any other work that may be required. 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 the East region.
The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:
- Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service specifications
- Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations in accordance with contract and service specifications
- Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed, in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry). 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.
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
- Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- 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
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
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:
- 25 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
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/
Closing Date: 3 February 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.