Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations.
As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Skilled Worker Ely £23,794 - £24,997 per year 40 hours per week We are looking for a Skilled Worker to join our Operations team based in Ely.
As a Skilled Worker you will be working on a busy day to day department providing support to responsive repairs teams.
Daily tasks will include providing second man support on various day to day tasks, collecting and dumping waste materials from sites, completing small tasks such as clearing guttering, replacing window handles alongside general ad hoc duties as required.
Some periods you will be lone working providing support to various sites.
The role of Skilled Worker will include: Clearing empty properties of ex-tenants' belongings and transporting to waste site Cleaning of empty properties to a high standard Carrying out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed Providing accurate and timely information on progress of jobs Collection of rubbish, trade waste and debris from work areas and dispose in the skip Disposing of shrub and grass cuttings from empty properties Ferrying of materials to and from the work area Collection and transportation of larger materials on occasions Skills and experiences: Relevant experience in a similar role Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation Demonstrable experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads Ability to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling Good communication skills This role will involve driving on company business.
In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence About us Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary.
As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package.
The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: 24 days annual leave plus public holidays A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary Life Assurance Employee Advice Service including counselling Cycle to Work scheme Voluntary health plans Employee discounts Wellbeing support and tools Employee recognition scheme Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues Role salary is £23,748 with an additional policy allowance of £46.92 per annum (rising to £24,997 after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) For more information please click here View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 6 February 2025 Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV.
If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – ****** We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
For an insight into what it's like to work for us, take a look at our company page on Linkedin Inclusion is one of our core values.
Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy.
We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.
We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.
We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.