Job Ref: 214164534

Date: 2021-07-09 12:04:14

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Multi Skilled Operative – Wet Trades

Kents Hill, Milton Keynes

£29,273 per annum

Full Time – 42.5 hours over 5 days

Permanent

Closing date: 23rd July 2021

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Here at Grand Union, we are more than just a financially strong Housing Association, we are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for our customers. We provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable but we also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

We are passionate about our communities and we are committed to being a Learning Organisation, developing talent to deliver our service goals and supporting the next generation into a career in Housing.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our team to carry out responsive maintenance to our housing stock. You will need to qualified and experienced in a Wet Trade such as:

* Painting

* Plastering

* Brickwork

* Masonry

* Fitting interiors (bathrooms, kitchens)

Any additional experience that you have in other trades would be beneficial to your application however not essential.

It will be your responsibility to ensure all installation and maintenance repair works to tenanted properties are carried out to a high standard and that they meet the relevant regulations.

What we’re looking for:

* Relevant City and Guilds Craft Certificate or NVQ equivalent, preferably with post qualification experience

* GCSE grade A* – C or equivalent in English and Maths

* Experience in a relevant wet trade

* Experience of installations, maintenance and repairs obtained through working in industry

* An understanding of both an employee’s and employer’s obligations towards Health and Safety and current legislation

* Must be able to travel effectively and efficiently to all properties in our district

* Due to the nature of the role, some evening and weekend work will be required.

What we offer:

* Competitive salary

* 20 days holiday rising to 25 after five year’s service

* Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution

* Up to 3 paid professional subscriptions

* Excellent training and development opportunities

* Free life assurance

* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

* Health cash-plan including employee assistance

* Regular bonus points from our GUS Intranet, which lead to vouchers

* Free parking at all our offices

* Discounted cinema tickets

If you are like-minded in wanting to help shape the future of housing through the delivery of quality services to our customers, great at your job and with a ‘can-do’ attitude, we want to hear from you.

You are just one click away from starting your journey with us…

We are committed to implementing our Equality, Diversity and Customer Care Policy and are proactive about safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

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