Multi Skilled Operative (Empty Homes)

Multi Skilled Operative (Construction / Trades) 

£34,666 

Bedfordshire 

Permanent, Full Time  

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Empty Homes team. We're on the lookout for Operatives who excel in a mix of: 

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  Plumbing 

  
  


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  Carpentry 

  
  


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  UPVC 

  
  


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  Plastering & tiling 

  
  


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  Bricklaying 

  
  


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  Painting and decorating 

  
  


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  Limited roofing works 

  
  

Please read the attached job description for full details. 

What we’re looking for 

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  Excellent customer service skills 

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple tasks across various skill sets 

  
  


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  Strong risk identification and management abilities 

  
  


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  Ownership and accountability in work 

  
  


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  Positive, outcome-focused attitude 

  
  


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  Collaborative work with colleagues and external agencies 

  
  


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  Experience providing advice, support, and mentoring to team members 

  
  


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  Experience in a busy housing association or private company 

  
  


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  Ability to work remotely using mobile devices 

  
  


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  Effective management of van stocks 

  
  


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  Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices 

  
  

While formal qualifications are advantageous, we prioritise your skills and experience and are open to candidates who can demonstrate their capabilities. 

Development opportunity 

Become a Multiskilled Technician! We'll provide you with a personal development plan to help you become a fully qualified Multi Skilled Technician, earning up to £37,000 per year plus benefits. 

Benefits 

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  Company van for work use. 

  
  


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  Necessary tools, technology, and PPE for safe and comfortable work. 

  
  


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  20 days of annual leave (increasing to 25 days after 5 years). 

  
  


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  Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%. 

  
  


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  Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year. 

  
  


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  Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave. 

  
  


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  Christmas week off (no need to use any holiday allowance!) 

  
  


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  Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 

  
  


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  Paid emergency and compassionate leave. 

  
  


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  Life assurance (2x salary). 

  
  


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  Generous sick pay. 

  
  


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  Free annual flu jabs. 

  
  


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  Paid qualifications 

  
  

Emergency Out-of-Hours Call-Out 

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  Weekly standby allowance: £248.59 

  
  


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  Call-out rate 1 (Monday-Saturday): £23.06 

  
  


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  Call-out rate 2 (Sunday and bank holidays): £30.31 

  
  

Important information 

Grand Union Housing Group and Longhurst Group are excited to be merging, creating even more opportunities for growth and impact. Learn more about the merger here. 

Please note to be eligible for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK and reside within the UK for the duration of your employment. We do not offer sponsorship. Proof of your Right to Work will be required. 

A full driving license is essential for this role. 

A DBS in required for this role 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities. 

Closing: 6 December