Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. 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.
Trade Operative
Ardler, Dundee – covering mainly Dundee and the Arbroath area, and on the odd occasion Edinburgh
£31,154 - £32,794 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm
We have an opportunity for a Trade Operative to join our Responsive team, based in Dundee. You will work in both communal areas and tenanted properties working with new and old stock, with skills in some of the following disciplines: joinery, bathroom & kitchen replacements, basic taping/filling and slabbing. The role is mainly working with 1 or 2 others within a wider team of team of 8. A full training plan will be provided along with a company van and power tools to enable you to get the job done.
The role of 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 and restocking these when needed
- Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
- 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 SVQ Level 2 in core subject, SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing if plumbing is core, G3 - Unvented/Hot Water Vessels Certificate, Water Regulations (WRAS) currently undertaking the qualifications or prepared to undertake these qualifications with the support of Sanctuary Group
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- Good communication and customer care skills
- Working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- 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
- £31,154 per annum (rising to £32,794 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 10 March 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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Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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