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
• Full Driving Licence required

Are you an experienced Plumber or Carpenter looking for your next role within Social Housing?

Are you a versatile professional who can address a range of property needs efficiently?

Are you 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.

Here at Gloucester City Homes, we’re seeking a Multi-Trade Operative with a base trade in either Plumbing, Wet Trades or Carpentry to join our Repairs Team. You’ll repair, maintain and install multiple trade items including roof, structure and fabric of buildings internal & external, service supplies, fixtures & fittings and other products associated with plumbing, carpentry and wet trades to a high standard 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. 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.
• Ideally hold experience with Social Housing
• 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
• Hold a full valid driving licence

Closing Date: 27th October 2026

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!

We're an independent Housing Association with deep roots in the City of Gloucester and surrounding area, going back over 100 years. What sets us apart is our people, who strive to be the difference for our 12,500 customers living in around 5,000 homes. Putting customers and communities at the heart of what we do, we're a passionate bunch who together drive our vision to create homes and communities where people can thrive.

We believe that everyone deserves a place we can be proud to call home and that's why we are passionate about our role in tackling the housing crisis, bringing quality, affordable new homes in and around Gloucester.

Do you resonate with our purpose? Creating places where you matter, where its good to be home and where inspired colleagues make a difference.

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