Multi-Trade Operative - Plasterer/ Wet Trades/ Groundworker/ Part P Plumber/ Carpenter/ Floor Fitter

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.

Multi-Trade Operative – Plasterer / Wet Trades / Groundworker / Part P Plumber / Carpenter / Floor Fitter

Based in Hackney – working across London

£40,248 - £42,367 per year

40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 16:30pm

We're looking for several skilled Multi-Trade Operatives to join our growing team, covering various locations across London. We have opportunities available for experienced tradespeople with a primary skill in Plastering, Wet Trades, Groundworks, Part P Plumbing, Carpentry or Floor Fitting. If you take pride in delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance and improvement works, and enjoy working in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The role of Multi-Trade Operative - Plasterer / Wet Trades / Groundworker / Part P Plumber / Carpenter / Floor Fitter will include:

• Attending occupied properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties
• Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Providing accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed

• Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications

• Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed
• Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Working experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
• Skills in the following disciplines - Carpenter/Plumber/Drainage Engineer
• PC literate and able to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling
• 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

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

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:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £40,248 per annum (rising to £42,367 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 01 October 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [email protected]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

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.