This is a multi-trade operative post in Black Country Homeforce, the in-house maintenance team of Black Country Housing Group, which owns around 2,200 homes. The work covers repairs, improvements and fire safety upgrades, including adapting homes for residents with additional needs. The role includes an out-of-hours emergency rota, so evenings, weekends and bank holidays are part of the pattern. Shortlisted candidates face a face-to-face interview and a practical skills assessment.
What the job involves
- Carry out a wide range of repairs and maintenance in your core trade, supporting other trades where needed
- Manage your own workload to agreed standards and timescales
- Complete work right first time, with a focus on quality and resident satisfaction
- Select and use the right materials for durable, high-standard finishes
- Work safely, completing risk assessments and following policies and procedures
- Support the out-of-hours emergency service on a rota, for additional payments
- Carry out fire safety upgrades
- Adapt homes for customers with additional needs
- Deliver high-quality repairs and improvements to customers' homes
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in a recognised trade
Experience
- Experience working in both tenanted and owner-occupied homes
Skills & knowledge
- Confidence working with a wide range of customers, including those who may need additional support
- Strong knowledge of building regulations, quality standards and fire safety requirements
- Multi-skilled across plastering, tiling, plumbing, carpentry, glazing, fencing or groundworks
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
Other
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and an out-of-hours rota
What’s offered
- Competitive pay, externally benchmarked
- Flexible pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- 24 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to one week each year
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded professional qualifications, membership fees and leadership development
- Wellbeing days, volunteering time and colleague recognition schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
