Multi Maintenance Operative

We're also playing our part in addressing the UK housing crisis locally, by building hundreds of new, modern and contemporary homes for rent in Sunderland - homes that meet the needs of local people. Not only do we provide vital housing - we support our tenants, residents and communities by investing in services that help people live their best possible life.
This includes helping people to work, victims of domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour, young people to live independently, as well as a wellbeing service that supports our elderly tenants and residents., We are currently recruiting a Multi Maintenance Operative to join the Empty Homes Team.
The successful candidate will be joining the Empty Homes Team working citywide helping to complete repairs and bringing empty properties back up to our lettable standard. Thus allowing the group to relet properties and provide quality homes for our customers.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities will include the following, a full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers
1. To carry out works in an efficient and timely manner.
2. Ensure that RAMS, Method Statements, Product Information and COSHH are adhered to and followed.
3. Liaise with designated Repairs Manager or Supervisor regarding the status of any and all work.
4. Liaise and interface with other trades as required.
5. Maintain a clean and tidy work place.
6. Maintain the impressed stock levels on the vehicle and management replenishment.
What we are looking for

1. Specific experience of floor laying/screeding floors
2. Experience of carrying out various minor building repairs across designated trade disciplines.
3. Experience of using Hand held device
4. Experience of working within a social housing repairs environment
Knowledge of
1] Driving- Full UK licence is essential
2] Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health & Safety regulations.
3] Knowledge and experience of working within a team or alone [as required]
4. Knowledge of the repairs/construction industry

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We're a housing association that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We're a values-driven organisation, with a clear vision, a social purpose and a commitment to investing in people, place and property. We believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford and invest millions of pounds every year in keeping our existing homes safe, secure, and compliant.