Job Ref: 215292254

Date: 2021-12-01 11:54:19

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General Trades Operative – Responsive Repairs

Permanent

Aylesbury base, working on repairs in our properties in the Aylesbury Vale area

Salary: £33,029 per annum

Good range of company benefits

Full time – 37 hours per week

Are you self-motivated, passionate about helping people and keen to join a dynamic organisation? This may be the perfect position for you!

About Us

Vale of Aylesbury Housing Trust is a ‘not-for-profit’ Registered Provider of affordable housing for nearly 20,000 people living and working in Aylesbury and across Buckinghamshire and beyond. 

we own and are responsible for over 8,500 homes,

Our annual turnover of over £45 million,

We have more than 270 employees,

We aim to make a significant social and economic contribution within the communities where we work.

Our Future

We are a dynamic organisation seeking to provide over 1000 new homes by 2025 while also increasing flexibility with the way we work and reducing our environmental impact and improving our sustainability.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced general trades operative to join our team.

In this role, you will attend to the Trust's housing stock and liaise with our residents to identify and diagnose repairs work. You will carry out the repairs using the most cost effective solution, executing workmanship to a high standard and ensure it is carried out in strict compliance with all legislation covering safety in the workplace for yourself and others.

About You

We’re looking for someone who understands how to connect with people and can apply themselves to various maintenance and repair jobs. We don't expect you to be an expert in all trades, as we have experienced tradesmen working within the team who will be able to complete the more complex jobs.

If you’re open minded, confident, compassionate and want to learn more about responsive repairs in social housing then we’d love to hear from you!

You will ideally have skills and attributes that include:

good communication,

you enjoy a challenging role,

like meeting new people and

are motivated to make a difference in the local community.

The minimum qualifications required are:

– post qualification experience in repair and maintenance works
– general building works skills such as carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, joinery, fencing, groundworks, flooring, plumbing, tiling, decoration and clearance
– valid driving licence
– awareness of current health and safety regulations

Benefits include

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

Discretionary performance related payment

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working

Health Cash Plan

Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

E&D Commitment

We’re inclusive with a strong set of values which express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury Vale’s diverse communities. We celebrate innovation and different points of view and want a team that is reflective of the communities we serve. Thus we welcome applicants from BAME backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability.  Enthusiasm, willingness to contribute and a real commitment to connect and bring us closer to our customers and communities is essential. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Closing date: 15th December 2021
Interview date: 20th/21st December 2021

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