At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality plumbing and multi-trade services in social housing repairs.
- Company: Gilmartins, a leading company in social housing repairs.
- Benefits: Earn £50,000, enjoy job security, and receive a company van.
- Other info: Immediate hiring for ambitious operatives seeking recognition and rewards.
- Why this job: Join a top trade team and make a real difference in the community.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in social housing maintenance and relevant trade qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 41000 £ per year.
Join Gilmartins as a Senior Operative. We are building the best trade team in social housing repairs. Gilmartins is expanding and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as Senior Operatives. This is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.
We are offering:
- £50,000 basic salary
- Permanant, full-time employment, monthly pay
- Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted)
- PDA & branded uniform
- Long-term job security with stable, local workstreams
- Career progression opportunities
What Makes a Gilmartins Senior Operative Different?
We are looking for operatives who:
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work
- Deliver excellent customer service
- Complete jobs right first time
- Work professionally and safely at all times
- Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams
- Support and mentor other operatives
- Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment
- Represent the business professionally every day
This Role Is NOT for Everyone
The Senior Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility:
- Consistently achieve strong KPI performance
- Maintain excellent quality inspection scores
- Demonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping
- Keep van stock organised and controlled
- Maintain a clean and professional vehicle
- Follow all health & safety and asbestos procedures
- Use technology and PDAs correctly
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Take ownership of jobs from start to finish
Experience Required
Applicants must have:
- Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance
- Relevant trade qualifications where applicable
- Full manual driving licence (no automatic vans available)
- Strong communication skills
- Experience working in occupied properties
- Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively
Why Join Gilmartins?
At Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. We are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance.
Apply Today. Positions are limited and we are looking to hire immediately for the right candidates. Join a company where hard work, professionalism, accountability, and quality are genuinely recognised and rewarded.
Plumber / Multi Traders Operative in Peterborough employer: Gilmartins
Gilmartins is an exceptional employer that prioritises professionalism and quality in the social housing repairs sector. With a competitive salary of £50,000, permanent employment, and a strong focus on employee growth through career progression opportunities, we foster a supportive work culture where operatives are recognised for their hard work and dedication. Join us to be part of a committed team that values reliability and offers long-term job security in a stable, local environment.
