Make a Difference Every Day
Are you looking to make a positive difference in people’s lives by delivering a responsive, respectful and transparent service that puts customers at the heart of everything you do?
Do you take pride in doing a quality job right the first time?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and customer-focused Multi-Trade Operative to join our award‑winning Repairs Team. In this role, no two days are the same. You’ll be trusted and empowered to use your expertise to deliver high‑quality repairs and maintenance, ensuring our properties remain places that our customers are proud to call home.
About The Role
This is a fixed term position created to provide additional capacity during a period of increased demand. The successful candidate will help reduce reliance on external contractors, support the delivery of responsive repairs and void works and assist the team while long‑term service requirements are reviewed.
You’ll carry out a wide variety of repairs and maintenance work across our homes in the Bristol area. Tasks will include carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and general building maintenance all completed to a high standard, safely and efficiently.
Your focus will be on delivering right‑first‑time repairs and providing a professional, respectful and transparent service. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation to provide a seamless, first‑class responsive repairs service that meets the expectations of the Social Housing Consumer Standards, ensuring our homes are safe, our customers are listened to, and our services continuously improve through feedback and collaboration.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, and works well both independently and as part of a team.
- Proven experience in multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating or similar)
- A strong focus on quality, safety and customer service
- The ability to diagnose and solve problems effectively
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, respectful approach when working in customers’ homes
- A full UK driving licence
Why Join Us
You’ll be joining a trusted, supportive and professional team that’s proud of its work and its reputation. We believe in empowering our people, listening to customers, and working together to deliver safe, high‑quality homes and excellent service.
Job Benefits
- Competitive rates of pay
- Company Van
- Company IPAD (PDA)
- On‑call payments
- Equivalent to 30 days of paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to the equivalent of 33 after five years’ service (pro‑rata)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Sick Pay – Linked to length of service
- Comprehensive and flexible induction provided, with ongoing training and development opportunities
- Care First Employee Assistance Programme (provides a range of free, confidential services) and in‑house Mental Health First Aiders available
- £200 refer‑a‑friend bonus
- Free enhanced DBS Check
- Plus all the below benefits too!
Brunelcare is committed to equity, equality and inclusion, and this is embedded in our strategy and supported through our policies and processes. We welcome the opportunity to make reasonable adjustments where this would support you to make an application.
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Brunelcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its staff and residents alike. With a strong commitment to creating a supportive work environment, employees benefit from generous annual leave, ongoing training opportunities, and a culture that values compassion and teamwork. Working in sheltered housing not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals but also offers a rewarding career path in a nurturing community.
