Job Title: Multi Trade Operative
Salary: Up to £34,500 per annum + company van, fuel card and power tools
Location: Oxford / Swindon
Contract: 39 hours - Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday - 8am to 430pm
Friday - 8am to 3.30pm
We are recruiting for a Multi Trade Repairs and Maintenance Operative to join the Trades team on a permanent basis.
Responsible for ensuring properties are repaired and maintained to a high standard.
Carrying out repairs, improvements, surveys and measurements efficiently and economically, in line with current working practices and all relevant health and safety legislation.
Working in a professional, respectful and courteous manner, delivering excellent customer service and meeting performance and behavioural expectations.
About you
Be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge and experience in Building Maintenance, Multi Trade Repair and Refurbishment (social housing experience would be an advantage).
A full UK driving licence is essential, as the role involves travelling to multiple locations. A company vehicle will be provided.
You will need experience in a range of domestic maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, plastering, wall and floor tiling, and roofing (Cap and Cove experience would be an advantage).
You must be able to use tools and equipment safely and correctly, plan and manage your own workload, meet deadlines, and use hand-held electronic devices effectively.
Please note that a DBS check will be required for the successful candidate, and proof of relevant qualifications and certificates will be required before employment can commence.
About us
We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.
We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.
Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.
We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.
Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.
We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.
The GSA Way
We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.
A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.
Our five core commitments are:
- We believe our customer is everything
- We are supportive and caring
- We are business-minded for social purpose
- We are curious and ambitious.
You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.
Benefits
In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes.
- Trust based working and supportive and friendly teams
- 25 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 30 days
- One day off for your birthday
- Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
- A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
- We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
- Access to Blue Light discount card membership
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Eligible for occupational sick pay
How to apply
If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you`ve been waiting for, we`d love to hear from you.
All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.
GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.
If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.
