Job Ref: 214849554

Date: 2021-10-08 08:46:54

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General Operative – Kitchens and Bathrooms

Permanent

Covering our properties in the Aylesbury Vale

Salary: £33,029 per annum

Good range of company benefits

Full time – 38 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 Operative to join our team installing Kitchens and Bathrooms.

The role will primarily be working within a team of operatives in our planned investment team, installing new kitchens, bathrooms and level access showers. This role will suit someone with experience of completing full installations of Kitchens and Bathrooms with the necessary skills in Carpentry/Plumbing/Tiling/Decorating and plastering.. 

On the Job you will:

First fix and Second fix new bathrooms and kitchen installations

Ongoing repairs and maintenance of our properties 

 About You

We’re looking for someone who understands how to connect with people and is great at working on their own and as part of a team.

If you’re open minded, confident, compassionate and want to learn more about the trust then we’d love to hear from you!

You will ideally have skills and attributes that include:

Excellent communication skills

You enjoy a challenging role

Motivation to make a difference in the local community

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

Experience in repair & maintenance works both in occupied & void properties

Ability to work alone or part of a team

Excellent knowledge of current H&S regulations.

The minimum qualifications required are:

Full Driving licence

Asbestos awareness

Be computer literate 

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: 22nd October 2021- midday
Interview date: To follow shortly after closing date

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