Multi Skilled Operative

Multi Skilled Operative (Flooring)

Spennymoor.

Salary: £29,948 p/a (April 2026).

Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent.

Closing Date: 5PM, Friday 10th April 2026.

Role Benefits

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full‑time employees; pro‑rated for part‑time.
• Health cash plan membership – over £1,000 each year towards dental, optical, physio and more; covers dependent children up to age 21 or 24 if in full‑time education.
• Savings on gym memberships, cash back and discounts on purchases from major retailers (supermarkets, travel, cinema and more).
• Generous pension scheme.

About the Multi Skilled Operative (Flooring) Role

As a Multi Skilled Operative your role will involve undertaking all types of flooring work in both domestic and commercial properties to a high standard and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

• NVQ level 2 in floorcovering or working towards it.
• On‑site training, approximately 2 years.
• Linked building skills to carry out multi‑skilled works.
• CSCS card (as appropriate to the role).
• Experience working within a commercial and domestic property environment.
• Experience working in a target‑driven environment.
• Adaptability, positive contribution and effective communication.
• Ability to undertake multi‑skilled trade competencies.
• Understanding of risk assessments.
• Ability to deliver work in line with construction drawings.
• Sound knowledge of building construction, components and building trades.

Please see the associated role profile for further information relating to the required personal qualities, desirable criteria and operational/strategic requirements.

About Bernicia

At Bernicia, our core commitment is to support individuals who require housing. We recognise that having a good home is fundamental, enabling people to achieve much more in their lives, and are dedicated to providing quality homes and a range of services designed to empower and support our customers.

Bernicia is one of the North East’s leading housing providers, managing building, renting, selling, and providing essential services to over 60,000 customers. We have earned a reputation as a business that people aspire to join, thanks to our focus on delivering outstanding outcomes for both customers and colleagues.

Our people‑centred approach underpins everything we do. It is reflected in our long‑standing achievement of the Investors in People Gold Award, which we have proudly held since 2010.

Our organisational culture, known as the ‘Bernicia Way’, is built on straightforward, effective values that guide us to remain customer‑focused, work collaboratively, show mutual respect, take responsibility, and demonstrate integrity and leadership.

Please note you will be required to drive for business; you will need a current and valid driving licence.

For more information regarding this role, please contact Andrew Richardson on 07795843895.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications.

Equal Opportunities

The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities, and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under‑represented at Bernicia.