Multi Trade Operative

Reading & Bracknell

Internally your job title will be Multi Trade Technician.

Do you have a proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance works? Then this may just be the perfect role for you! Were looking to bring on boardMulti Trade Operativesspecialising inPlumbingorCarpentry, who thrive in a challenging, fast paced environment. The role will be based across Reading and Bracknell, and you will be provided with a company van for work purposes.

You'll be an essential member of the Direct Repairs departmentproviding a comprehensive, efficient, and responsive property service delivery. You'll provide clear structure and support to operatives and other members of your team in managing repairs effectively from issue to completion and final quality assurance. You'll successfully deliver the works required to a high quality, and as detailed within the order, to maximise first time fix criteria, appointment objectives, enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices.

What you'll have

• A proven track record of working in a Housing/Maintenance/Construction industry.
• Youll possess the relevant trade qualification and/or experience in relation to building maintenance & repairs.
• Youll have a thorough understanding and commitment to ensure that all relevant health and safety statutory obligations and methods of good practice are effectively incorporated within all operations.
• A valid UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites and offices across all regions.

In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.

Closing date: 1st January 2025 at 23:59pm.

Please note, we'll be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at theheartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own! We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Eyecare & dental
• Birthday leave
• Retailers discounts
• Cycle to work
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Season ticket loan
• In-house academy & career development
• Flexible working

Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

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