Job Title: Advanced Build Operative Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent Hours of work: 36 – 40 hours per week Salary Range: £37,151.84 to £43,634.28 per annum Location: Covering all locations from Staffordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Closing Date: 15th June 2026 (Interviews could take place whilst the advert is open) Hours of work, salary and benefits dependent on contract choice – please see job pack for full contract details
About Housing Plus Group
Here at Housing Plus Group, our customers are at the centre of everything we do, our company value of “We create places people are proud to call home” reinforces this into our day-to-day roles. We have a responsibility for role-modelling and embedding our core valued behaviours into our roles, whilst at the same time supporting the business to develop a positive, inclusive and engaging culture to support our core company behaviours:Own it – Make it happen, Improve it – Move things forward and Live it – Show understanding and compassion.
The Role
An Advanced Craft Build Operative is responsible for delivering a high-quality, customer focused responsive repairs service across the group’s housing portfolio, including both occupied and empty properties. The role undertakes a full range of Build Operative works such as Hard Landscaping, Fencing, Roofing and Guttering and carries out additional multi-skilled repairs in line with, but not limited to the Advanced Craft Skills Matrix. Working as part of a Regional Responsive Repairs and Maintenance team, the post holder supports the Group’s same-day repairs service and wider maintenance obligations. The role operates across a seven-day service and adopts a proactive ‘stay and do’ approach to maximise right first-time repairs, minimise repeat visits and disruption, and improve customer outcomes. You will also be required to complete continuous professional development, to further support you and your role at the Group.
What do we mean by Advanced Craft?
As an Advanced Craft operative, you will be multi-skilled and able to carry out a range of repairs beyond your core trade. Using our Advanced Craft Skills Matrix, you may be asked to complete minor tasks such as basic plumbing, carpentry, plaster patching or tiling. This flexible approach allows us to resolve more repairs in a single visit, reduce follow-on work and deliver a quicker, more efficient service for our customers.
Essential Skills & Experience
- You would be required to hold a City and Guilds qualification in one of the building trades or equivalent time served in one of the building trades
- Experience post apprenticeship experience particularly on maintenance of domestic properties
- You will be required to hold Full UK Driving Licence
- You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS Check
- For further details about essential and desirable criteria please refer to the Job Pack attached.
What we can offer you
- Our competitive benefits package based on chosen contract package. For further information about annual leave, benefits and pensions, please refer to job pack/ FAQ’s document attached as options vary dependent on salary package
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
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Advanced Craft Build Operative in Telford employer: Wrekin Housing Group
At Housing Plus Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our staff and residents alike. Located in the picturesque Church Stretton, our Maintenance Engineer role provides not only competitive benefits such as a contributory pension scheme and comprehensive training opportunities but also the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values independence, dignity, and personal growth in a nurturing environment.
