Multi Skilled Operative (Plastering / Decorating)

We are looking for a Multi Skilled Operative (Plasterer) to carry out and complete multi-skilled bricklaying, plastering and tiling responsive repairs, empty homes works, kitchen/bathroom modernisations, planned renewals and other associated works to achieve the team plan in occupied or empty properties owned or managed by CHP in all Districts, performing to, or exceeding, required standards. What you'll be doing

• Carry out multi-skilled plastering and tiling responsive repairs and groundworks, kitchen/bathroom modernisations, planned renewals and other associated work in properties owned or managed by CHP in all Districts to a high standard of workmanship which meets current legislation and ensures that key performance indicators (KPIs) such as customer satisfaction, empty homes / planned works priorities and turnaround times are achieved, works orders are closed down within agreed timescales and works completed within agreed budgets.
• After appropriate training undertake to a good standard basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating works as required to complete repairs, renewals and ensure that works are delivered in a high standard, professional, customer focused and efficient way.
• Conduct all work to comply with current health and safety (H&S) legislation and compliance policies, including manual handling, working at heights and asbestos awareness, with method statements and risk assessments undertaken where appropriate.
• Use a PDA and mobile software to receive and record works, ensuring that all system administration is accurate, up to date, accessible and comprehensive, in line with CHP procedures, data legislation and regulations.
• Provide excellent service to CHP's customers to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, using your knowledge of relevant policies, procedures and services provided by CHP to give appropriate advice to customers.
  
  City and Guilds Level 2 or NVQ 2 Bricklaying or Plastering or equivalent demonstrable prior learning.
• Full, current manual driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Experience within a building maintenance environment or relevant apprenticeship served.
• Relevant experience working in occupied homes.
• Ability to analyse building maintenance problems and deliver solutions relevant to primary trade or at least one additional secondary trade area.
• Understanding of one or more of the following: asbestos; gas safety; CDM 2015; fire safety doors; plumbing; legionella; electrical safety.
Committed to equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications for job share and part-time working will be considered on a business needs basis. Please note this role will require the successful candidate to have a DBS check.

We're a local housing association that's passionate about tackling the housing shortage in the East of England. We provide warm, safe and affordable homes. But we don't stop there. We offer a wide range of support and services to help our customers and their communities to thrive. We want to be an organisation that cares about our customers and communities and is determined to make a difference. We'll be bold and open-minded in our pursuit of solutions to help people transform their lives.


• The salary for this post will be £39,795 Per Annum.
• Learning and development opportunities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Robust employee reward and recognition programme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• CHParticipate volunteering programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum.
• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP.