We are currently partnering with a leading housing provider based in Manchester, who are recruiting for a Multi-Trade Operative to join their team on a permanent basis.

Our client is proud to be recognised as a national housing provider with a key focus on transforming the lives of those who are escaping Domestic Violence.

This is a full-time position with a salary of £35,000 (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Carrying out general property repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment
• Conducting property inspections and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
• Identifying maintenance issues and completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and reporting any issues requiring specialist attention
• Communicating professionally with residents and coordinating external contractors where necessary
• Working sensitively and respectfully within a domestic violence charity environment, maintaining confidentiality and awareness of residents' needs

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing
• Experience working with customers within housing
• Experience dealing with domestic repairs

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Experience carrying out general property repairs and maintenance within residential properties
• Basic skills in plumbing, carpentry, painting and decorating
• Ability to identify maintenance issues and undertake effective remedial works
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to work sensitively and professionally with vulnerable residents

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 09:00am-17:30pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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