Trade Operative Multi Skilled

Job Title

Trade Operative Multi Skilled with Joinery capabilities (Permanent)

Weaver Vale Housing Trust, Gadbrook Point, Rudheath Way, Northwich, CW9 7LL
. The role is based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, and will work across the Trust’s core locations in Warrington and Cheshire.

Permanent. Working 40 hours per week plus out‑of‑hours callout rota.

£37,464.05 per annum plus van, fuel card, uniform and tools provided.

As an Advanced Multi‑Skilled Operative you will carry out a range of planned, cyclical, void and responsive repair works. Duties include plastering, brickwork, roofing, joinery and plumbing on tenanted and empty homes. You will work safely, follow specific guidelines, assess risk and maintain ongoing health and safety training.

• Completed a recognised trade apprenticeship to City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification standard.
• Experience working in domestic or commercial environments on building works.
• Ability to complete a variety of trades to a high standard including, but not limited to, joinery, plastering, tiling, plumbing and brickwork.
• Willingness to undertake further qualifications in health and safety and general management.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Will be required to undergo a DBS check.

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25‑31 days, increasing by 1 day each year for the first five years and an additional day at ten years’ service, plus UK public/bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave each year (pro rata for part‑time).
• 12% employer contribution to pension scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit.
• Support for ongoing learning and development with transferable skills.
• Access to Trust discount and benefit platform, the C.A.R.E hub.
• Birthday day off taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours).
• One day’s paid leave per year to support a charity or community group of your choice.
• Candidate Referral Scheme.
• Option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan.
• ‘Thank you’ gift for continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling.
• Compensation for professional memberships required for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free eye care vouchers.
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park.
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities.
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums to shape change at the Trust.
• Benefits offered subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Click on the Apply button and follow the on‑screen instructions. Submit your CV and application demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Accountability Profile. Closing date for applications is Friday 26/06/2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered and the Trust reserves the right to close or extend the closing date.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, disability, age, pregnancy and maternity, marriage, civil partnership or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants with a disability will be guaranteed an interview; please confirm within your application if you require reasonable adjustments.

• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and Linked In to assist us in assessing suitability.
• Recruiting manager will review skills and experience to determine a match. If there is a match they will contact you; if not, you will not be contacted.
• Successful applicants must provide evidence of Right to Work, essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and, if relevant, undertake a DBS check.
• The Trust reserves the right to decline applications that do not meet the stated criteria.