Multi-Trade Operative - Joiner

Overview

Title: Multi-Trade Operative – Joiner and Plasterer

Location: Chester, Cheshire, GB, CH1 4QJ

Department: Property Services

Operation: Sanctuary Property Services

Closing Date: 28/09/2025

Requisition: 225286

Sanctuary provide 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 with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Role

Multi-Trade Operative – Joiner and Plasterer

Chester

Salary: £34,376 – £36,185 per year

Hours: 40 hours per week

We are looking for a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Operations Response team based in Chester. Working as part of a team carrying out repairs and maintenance to domestic dwellings. You will be responsible for carrying out reactive repairs to properties, ranging from a leaking tap to changing baths, changing a door handle to hanging a new door. The team also carry out external repairs including fencing and groundworks.

The role will include lone and team working, and you will also be required to be on an emergency call out rota. A company van and power tools will be provided for business use along with training as and when needed.

Responsibilities

• Attending vacant properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties within Social Housing
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works
• Providing out of hours cover via a call out rota

Skills and experiences

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical). If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented – G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role within social housing is advantageous
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise tasks
• Additional skills in some of the following disciplines – plumbing, joinery, carpentry and plastering would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of the health and safety regulations
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £34,376 per annum (rising to £36,185 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

Contact If you’re unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our talent team can help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk

Note We reserve the right to close or extend the closing date depending on application numbers; early applications are encouraged.

Inclusion and equality Inclusion is one of our core values. We are committed to being a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and will make adjustments throughout the application process in line with Sanctuary’s Disability Confident status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering 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 for successful applicants, which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.