Multi Trade Operative

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

• To include on call rota (with a standby rate)
• Company Van provided (for business use only)
• Uniform Provided

Looking for an employer where you feel included, valued, respected and proud to be part of a progressive and innovative organisation? We’re a flexible and family friendly organisation, who believe that everyone deserves a home they can be proud of, where they can thrive and be healthy.

We’re now seeking a Multi-Trade Operative to join our Repairs Team – someone to carry out high quality routine and emergency trade related work/repairs & maintenance to GCH customers’ homes and commercial premises. You’ll work in accordance with prescribed work schedules, the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to GCH established standard policy & procedures set for delivery of exceptional customer service.

You’ll repair, maintain, and install multiple trade items including roof, structure & fabric of buildings, service supplies, fixtures & fittings, as well as other products associated with plumbing, carpentry and wet trades. Liaising with both internal and external customers, line manager/supervisor, scheduler and colleagues appropriately and promptly, you’ll ensure those connected or involved in your work are aware of progress and action taken or action required to rectify any identified defect/s, concerns or accounts of resident vulnerability Completing a high percentage of jobs as first time fix to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.

We’d like you to…

• Hold a City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or above in an associated trade/craft.
• Have previous experience in applying multi trade skills to the installation, repair and maintenance of fixtures, fittings and fitments.
• Have experience of working in a customer responsive environment.
• Have full working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements related to workshop practice and maintenance.
• Be able to prioritise and organise own workload.
• Be a problem solver with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Be able to interpret manufacturers’ instructions/technical manuals and drawings (desirable).
• Be IT literate, comfortable working with electronic devices, PDA’s, tablets and computers (desirable).

Closing Date: 9th June 2025.

GCH reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

GCH is committed to equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from all sections of our community, particularly those with lived experience of our work.

We celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop diverse teams where everyone can be their authentic self through an inclusive, family friendly, flexible and fun culture.

At GCH, we Adapt, we Inspire, we Own it and we Care. We live by our values and are dedicated to delivering on our commitment to customers #BeTheDifference. If that sounds like you, we’d be delighted to hear from you!