Multi-Trade Operative

Multi-Trade Operative

Covering the A12 and surrounding areas.

Base office location is Ipswich so occasional travel will be required to this site from your home address.

Salary: £34,376 - £36,185 per year.

Working hours:

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm.

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our planned works team, based in Ipswich. With a mix of skills and qualifications, the role will involve working on repairs for both void and tenanted properties and will cover all aspects of general building. The role is mainly lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as and when required.

With a company van and tools included the role will cover the sites across the East/South East.

• 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 restock these when needed
• Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or setting 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

• Qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical) or Plumbing Level 3, Unvented – G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). Must bring original certification; 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
• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence to operate company vehicle

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.

• 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
• Staff Networks focused on inclusion and support for colleagues
• Salary £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. 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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