Trades Operative (Carpenter/Plumber)
Sovereign Housing Association
Trades Operative
Salary: ??25,631 - ??27,723 + Van and Tools + Benefits
Location: East Hanney, Oxfordshire
At Sovereign we provide high quality homes, services and neighbourhoods where people want to live. Everyone who joins our team has a great opportunity to contribute to the good work we do. We own over 36,000 homes and deliver service to 80,000 residents. We have trebled in size in the last four years and our strategic plans commit to further significant growth.
We are currently looking for an experienced Trades Operative to join our Property Services team in Oxfordshire.
The purpose of the role is to carry out all forms of planned maintenance, installation and response repairs to fixtures, fitments and fittings including fault diagnosis and rectification in order to meet work schedules.
You will also undertake general building works and repairs which include; carpentry, plumbing, plastering, decorating, fencing and tiling as may be required to ensure work schedules are completed on time and that service delivery standards are met.
Candidates will have experience within a similar role, ideally from within the Housing sector and must have a minimum of NVQ level 2 in a specific trade, ideally Carpentry or Plumbing along with a full UK Drivers License
There is a desire within Sovereign to help operatives increase their core skills to become a Sovereign Multi Skilled Operative which include being competent in the following areas; carpentry, plumbing plastering, decorating, fencing and tiling as may be required to ensure work schedules are completed on time and that service delivery standards are met.
This role will suit an experienced Carpenter or Plumber with additional building skills that wants to be included on the Multi Skilled Operative programme of training.
The role will involve travel and work across the Oxfordshire region
Closing date for applications is 1st August with interviews to be held ASAP
If you are unable to apply online please contact the recruitment team to discuss an alternative method of application.