Multi-Trade Operative

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Voids/Responsive team, based in Canterbury. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out general repairs to both void and tenanted properties. The role will include both team and lone working and you will attend up to 10 sites a day. We are looking for a team player with experience in a previous trade role however training will be provided where needed.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

- Attending properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties
- Resolving problems or setting 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

To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking 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 with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
- Experience in working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- Skills in some of the following disciplines - Plumbing, Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery, kitchen and bathroom installations, UPVC door and window fitting
- Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence, Disability Confident
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One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service., 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
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £35,387 per annum (rising to £37,249 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)