Trade Specialist

Join Our Repairs Team Build a stable career where your work makes a real difference to people’s homes and communities.

We’re always looking for experienced and motivated tradespeople to join our growing team. As part of Great Places’ repairs service, you’ll carry out a wide range of work, ensuring every home is safe, functional, and well-maintained for our customers.

We’ve recently reviewed our operating model to create a more efficient and consistent repairs service. This helps us deliver a better experience for customers while giving our colleagues the structure and support to succeed — join our team and be part of it.

We regularly recruit for the following roles:

• Electricians – £42,394 (42 hours)
• Multi‑Skilled Plumbers – £35,732 (39 hours)
• Multi‑Skilled Joiners – £35,732 (39 hours)
• Roofers – £34,621 (39 hours)
• Plasterers – £33,341 (39 hours)

Locations: Manchester, Greater Manchester, Blackpool & Fylde Coast, Blackburn, and Sheffield

Want to see what’s available right now? Visit our Current Vacancies page to find roles local to you:
Current vacancies - Great Places

• Reliable, steady work: Consistent workload with long term job security and opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and out of hours cover (selected roles)
• Van, Fuel Card, Uniform & Tools Provided: Everything you need to carry out your role effectively
• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays
• Pension: Defined contribution scheme with up to 10% contribution from both you and Great Places
• Healthcare (WPA): Auto‑enrolled at no contribution level, with £1250 savings allowance and options to upgrade or add family members
• Additional Benefits: Access to high street, supermarket and restaurant discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, smart tech loans and more
• Training & Progression: Opportunities to upskill and move into senior roles

• Relevant trade qualification (NVQ or equivalent) or experience
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer‑focused approach and respect for working in people’s homes

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