Title: Multi-Trade Operative

Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN25 5AZ

Multi-Trade Operative

 

Swindon - covering sites across BS, SN, GL and RG postcodes

 

£35,579 - £37,452 per year

 

40 hours per week

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Planned Works team in Swindon. As a Multi-Trade Operative, you will be working as part of a team with some lone working also required. These works are predominantly in domestic properties across BS, SN, GL and RG postcodes and duties include carpentry, plumbing and general maintenance. Due to the nature of the role, a company van will be provided as well as power tools for you to complete jobs to a high standard.

The base office location is Swindon, so occasional travel will be required to this site.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include:

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed
• Responding 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. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, 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
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to priorities workloads, work to deadlines and plan ahead
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits    

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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: 20 July 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

 

 

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -   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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