Multiskilled Repairs Operative
Orwell Housing Association Ltd, Chantry, Ipswich
Multiskilled Repairs Operative
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Orwell Housing Association Ltd, Chantry, Ipswich
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 22 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2777256c0e104036a2793c5c6db2c551
Location ref: Chantry, Ipswich
Full Job Description
As a Multiskilled Repairs Operative, you will:
- Carry out a wide range of property repairs across multiple trades, ensuring a high-quality, first-time fix wherever possible.
- Use your core trade (carpentry or plumbing) while applying and developing additional skills across general building maintenance.
- Work independently to diagnose issues, complete repairs and minimise call-backs.
- Respond to tenant enquiries professionally, providing a positive and reassuring first response.
- Liaise with Head Office to update on repair progress, follow-up needs and any additional works required.
- Support the delivery of a flexible, responsive service by adapting your working day when urgent repairs arise, Reward and recognition awards
- Free DBS checks
- Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
- Wellbeing programme
- Great training and development opportunities
- Cashback Health plan
- Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
Experienced multitrade operatives, and - Carpenters, Plumbers or Plasterers who are confident in their core trade and keen to learn and develop additional skills to become fully multiskilled. We're looking for a Multiskilled Repairs Operative to join our in-house Orwell Repairs Service, delivering high-quality day-to-day responsive repairs and void property works across Norfolk & Suffolk If you're motivated, adaptable and committed to delivering great repairs, we'd love to hear from you.,
- Bring experience in property maintenance or building repairs.
- Be multiskilled or be a carpenter or plumber who is enthusiastic about developing wider trade skills.
- Have a practical, problem-solving approach and take pride in delivering quality workmanship.
- Be comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
- Be flexible and able to respond to changing priorities when needed Desirable Qualifications (We welcome applicants with one core trade and a willingness to train in others.)
- Carpentry & Joinery qualification is desirable.
- Certificate in Plumbing is desirable.
- Certificate in Painting & Decorating is desirable.
- HNC (or equivalent) in Building Studies, is desirable. A full UK driving licence is required., Basic DBS check. Applicants who have lived or worked overseas within the last five years may also be required to provide a
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/multiskilled-repairs-operative-127628393