Title: Multi-Trade Operative

Ipswich, Suffolk, GB, IP1 4JP

Multi-Trade Operative

 

Ipswich covering the East Region

 

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

 

40 hours per week

 

Mon- Fri (8am- 4:30 pm)

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team, based in Ipswich. With a mix of skills and qualifications, the role will involve working in the D2D repairs Ipswich team, carrying our general building maintenance on our properties in the East Region. This can include repairs for occupied and void properties and will cover all aspects of general building repairs and maintenance, including carpentry and plumbing, installing windows, composite and UPVC doors, installing kitchens, bathrooms and low-level access wet rooms, fencing and other minor works.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
• Instillation of new kitchens, bathrooms, wet rooms, windows, doors and fencing
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer

 

Skills and experiences:

• 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), Plumbing Level 3, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation
• Skills in some of the following disciplines – carpentry, plumbing
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work to deadlines and plan ahead

 

About us

Our Benefits    

• 25 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

• £35,579 per annum (rising to £37,452 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 22 June 2026

 

 

http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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