At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, repair, and improve properties while making a difference in people's lives.
- Company: Join Horton Housing, a supportive organisation dedicated to helping communities.
- Benefits: 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on community support and safe recruitment practices.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving living conditions for Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in joinery, plumbing, and general maintenance; full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you experienced in repairs and maintenance? Do you want to make a difference in people’s lives? We are currently recruiting for a Repairs Operative to join our Gateway Site team in North Yorkshire. This role is 35 hours per week, to be worked Monday to Friday.
Horton Housing’s Gateway Site Management service encompasses four sites across North Yorkshire, which in total provides 56 plots of culturally appropriate accommodation for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people to reside. The sites themselves are owned by North Yorkshire County Council, with housing management and support provided by Horton Housing.
Responsibilities include:
- Carry out the inspection, repair and improvement of properties as required referring to job orders and instructions allocated to you.
- Assist with the collection, delivery, assembling and dismantling and disposal of furniture from the organisation’s approved suppliers.
- Assist with the collection, delivery and installation of white goods from the organisation’s approved suppliers.
- Report on the condition of properties where they are not meeting organisational standards, including the presence of damp and mould.
- Maintain and monitor stock levels of items and materials allocated to you.
- Maintain and take reasonable care of all tools, equipment and machinery provided for the role.
- Ensure the van allocated to you is kept clean and tidy.
What you will need:
- Experience of carrying out a varied range of general joinery and plumbing work to a professional standard such as changing locks, unblocking drains, gutters and waste pipes, servicing and adjusting doors, gates, furniture removals etc., along with basic electrical repairs.
- Experience of boarding/replacing broken windows.
- Experience of painting and decorating work.
- Ability to work to deadlines and organise/prioritise workload.
- Skills to carry out maintenance jobs to a professional standard.
- Understanding of the potential risks to health, safety and welfare encountered in maintenance work.
- A full UK driving licence.
Horton Housing is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting the people that we support. Positions here at Horton require a fully completed application form with any gaps explored back to the age of 18, as well as a right to work check, two references and a DBS check to identify and reject applicants who are unsuitable to work with children or vulnerable adults.
Please be aware that Horton Housing Association is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Repairs Operative employer: Horton Housing
Horton Housing is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of the communities we serve. Our work culture fosters collaboration and respect, providing our Repairs Operatives with meaningful opportunities to contribute to the well-being of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller people in North Yorkshire. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment, we ensure that our team members have the resources and training they need to excel in their roles while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
