Multi-Trade Operative

Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Plymouth (serving mid Cornwall sites) |
Salary: £34,376 – £36,185 per year |
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Sanctuary provides in‑house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not‑for‑profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values—working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships, and providing first‑class customer service.

• Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in line with contract specifications.
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking them when needed.
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns by resolving problems or setting in motion the means of resolution, keeping customers informed.
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer.

• Compliance with Building Safety legislation: NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical, plumbing) or equivalent. Candidates must hold or be undertaking NVQ Level 2 (or Level 3 for plumbing) and possess a full, valid UK driving licence.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations and working legislation.
• Experience in one or more of plumbing, carpentry and joinery, kitchen and bathroom installations, UPVC door and window fitting.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and plan ahead.
• Driving a company vehicle required; must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employer‑contributed pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee advice service, including counselling.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Voluntary health plans.
• Well‑being support and tools.
• Employee networks centred on inclusion.
• Salary: £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance).

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 19th January 2026. The exact date will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

If you have questions about the role or need adjustments, our talent team will be happy to help you –
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We reserve the right to close or extend closing dates for positions depending on application numbers. We recommend an early application.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office 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.