Multi-Trade Operative

Sutton Coldfield - covering the Midlands

£33,702 - £35,476 per year

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in the Midlands. Covering sites across the Midlands you will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs to occupied properties, ranging from a leaking tap to changing baths, changing a door handle to hanging a new door. The team also carry out external repairs including fencing and groundworks.

The role will include lone and team working, and you will also be required to be on an emergency call out rota. A company van and power tools will be provided for business use along with training as and when needed.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

Attending occupied properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties within Social Housing
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
Providing out of hours cover via a call out rota

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, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification, we would still welcome an application
Recent experience of undertaking a similar role within social housing is advantageous
Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
Additional skills in some of the following disciplines - plumbing, carpentry and plastering would be advantageous
Working knowledge of the health and safety regulations
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.

Our Benefits

24 days annual leave plus public holidays
A pension scheme with employer contributions
Life Assurance
Employee Advice Service including counselling
Cycle to Work scheme
Voluntary health plans
Employee discounts
Wellbeing support and tools
Employee recognition schemeIf you are interested please apply here