Multiskilled Operative - Empty Homes

Multi-Skilled Operative (Empty Homes Team)

Fixed term contract – 6 month

40 Hours Per Week

Up to £36,000 per annum (depending on experience), pro rata

Including £1,000 Vehicle Responsibility Allowance

We are looking for a multi-skilled operative to join our Voids (Empty Homes) team which is part of our wider Homefix team. Our Homefix brand provides high-quality responsive repairs and planned works service to our customers.

As a multiskilled operative in our Empty Homes team, you will work on our void properties, completing refurbishment works to a good standard including kitchen and bathroom installations, joinery, plumbing, tiling, flooring and painting. This vacancy is currently being offered on a temporary basis with the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have experience in the installation of kitchens and bathrooms.
• Be competent in all aspects of domestic plumbing.
• Have experience in carpentry, particularly studwork and internal doors.
• Have great communication skills and be a good team player.
• Have experience in all aspects of decorating to a high standard.
• Be competent in using IT including a tablet.
• Hold a full UK driving license and able to drive a large company van.
• Have physical ability to undertake demanding manual handling activities.
• Demonstrate behaviours that align with Saxon Weald’s values.

Reasons why you should apply:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service (pro rata for 6 months contract).
• Company van and fuel card – no travel costs to and from work.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 12%.
• Life assurance 4 x annual salary.
• Loyalty scheme for long serving colleagues.
• Wellbeing benefits including healthcare cashback scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, gym discounts.

DBS Checks

• To ensure the safety of our vulnerable customers, this role is subject to a basic DBS check which will disclose details of any unspent cautions or convictions. We know that past incidents do not always reflect who you are today, and we will carefully consider the details, including the nature of the conviction, the time that has passed, and any positive changes you’ve made since then.

About Saxon Weald

Saxon Weald's purpose is to enable positive life chances by providing safe and secure homes. We are passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience and wish to employ great people who are committed to our values. We have 7000 homes (81% in Horsham District, 6% in West Sussex, 5% in East Sussex, 8% in Hampshire).

We are committed to being fair and inclusive and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented within Saxon Weald - these include women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQI+ people. As a disability-confident employer, we are fully supportive of any reasonable adjustments that can be made to our recruitment process to give you a fair chance at sharing your skills and experience with us. To discuss further, please contact applications@saxonweald.com

We reserve the right to call candidates to interview or withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.