Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Perform high‑quality plumbing, carpentry and general repairs on homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• vehicle checks
• quality repairs
• planned maintenance
• materials handling
• safety ppe
• paperwork

Tasks

Join our Damp and Mould Team, where you can use your expertise across a range of trades to help maintain and improve our homes. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality repairs, planned maintenance, and improvement works to both tenanted and vacant properties across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Working 42.5 hours per week, you’ll take pride in completing every job to a high standard, making a real difference to the quality, safety, and comfort of our residents’ homes. You will provide a high-quality service undertaking maintenance work to our tenanted or vacant properties. -Undertake all appropriate instructions and tasks with due diligence -Participate in out of hours standby rota -Undertake weekly vehicle checks. Eg oil level, water levels, tyres etc. Clean vehicle at least once a week. Ensure vehicle defects are reported. -Undertake quality responsive/void repairs, planned maintenance and other works, providing a range of skills across various trade disciplines. -Undertake weekly vehicle checks. Eg oil level, water levels, tyres etc. Clean vehicle at least once a week. Ensure vehicle defects are reported to the Vehicle Workshop. -Withdraw and return excess materials in the prescribed manner -Ensure any materials purchased from outside supplies are obtained in the prescribed manner and delivery or collection notes are submitted to the line manager -Ensure appropriate personal protective clothing/equipment is worn/used at all times -Carry out all duties in accordance with the safety policies and specific codes of practise -Carry out the additional works and variations and complete the associated paperwork in the prescribed manner

Requirements

• plumbing
• carpentry
• plastering
• tiling
• flooring
• trade qualification

What You Bring

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. -Full clean UK driving licence -Experience of occupied and unoccupied domestic property repair and refurbishment, specifically relating to refitting of bathrooms and kitchens. -Must have experience in plastering, tiling, laying floors -Demonstrate reasonable accuracy in estimating the amount of materials required to complete a works order -Knowledge of health and safety issues within the building industry and follow health and safety guidelines -Work efficiently with great attention to detail -A recognised building or trade qualification specific to one or more trades -Must demonstrate a high level of competency in plumbing and carpentry. -Demonstrate a high level of competency in plumbing and carpentry

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Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. -30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support -Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships -3 paid volunteering days in the local communities -Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -Paid professional subscription (one per year) -Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) -Life cover and income protection -Peer-recognition rewards platform -annual salary: £39,968 per annum -Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging -Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) -Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice -25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

About Paradigm Housing Group

-Evolved from a small housing provider into a regional powerhouse, born in 1988. -Operates as a charitable Community Benefit Society, reinvesting all surplus into new homes and services. -Typical projects include affordable rental homes, shared-ownership developments, market-rent properties, and support accommodation. -Plans a merger/acquisition to expand its portfolio to nearly 30,000 homes. -Regulator-rated top tier for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1).

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-may be subject to a basic or enhanced criminal disclosure when a conditional offer is made.