Labourer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

We're hiring a qualified Labourer, offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.

• Use of a company van with fuel card
• 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
• Overtime opportunities available
• Core working hours of 08:00-16:30 Monday-Friday
• Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Permanent, secure employment
• Consistent workload within your dedicated area
• A bonus scheme for all Colleagues at up to 2%
• Death in Service benefit
• Sick pay

• Carrying out a range of general repair tasks across domestic properties both internally and externally
• Supporting multiple trades including joinery, tiling, painting, and basic plumbing
• Working to specifications and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements
• Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and wider teams to meet deadlines
• Recording work activity and completing required documentation
• Supporting team performance and maintaining strong customer service standards

• A structured schedule covering repairs and maintenance work
• Travelling between jobs in your company van
• Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
• Engaging directly with Customers in their homes
• Completing work efficiently while maintaining quality and compliance standards

• Occupied homes
• Empty (void) properties
• A range of domestic properties within your local area
• Environments involving vulnerable Customers

• NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds qualification
• Experience working as a Labourer, ideally within social housing or domestic properties
• Full UK driving licence
• Due to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the M & BL postcode

• Experience working across multiple trades such as joinery, tiling, or plumbing
• Additional trade qualifications

• This role will require a Basic DBS check
• You may be required to work across surrounding areas