Skilled Worker

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

We are looking for two Skilled Workers to be a part of the new ‘Clean and Clear’ team, which falls under the Voids team, and currently consists of a team of 7 trade operatives. Working in teams of two, you will be required to provide an effective maintenance and repairs service across one or more basic level trade operations, that meet contract and customer expectations.

• Clear and dispose of furniture, rubbish, and waste from void properties.
• Deep clean properties and external areas to lettable standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report any hazards or compliance issues.
• Work closely with colleagues, contractors, and housing teams to meet turnaround targets.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and use company tools, equipment, and vehicles responsibly.
• Assist with small trades tasks, gutter cleaning, laboring etc

• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
• Experience carrying out clearance work
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Ability to manage workloads efficiently and work as part of a team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic IT skills for recording and updating work activities.
• Experience using tools, equipment and vehicles safety.
• Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritizing workloads
• This role will involve driving in company business. To drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a fully valid UK driving license.

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.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 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
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £26,452 per annum (rising to £27,844 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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.