Multi Skilled Operative

Overview

Repair, maintain and improve homes for tenants and voids across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• vehicle checks
• quality repairs
• planned maintenance
• safety compliance
• materials handling
• property maintenance

Tasks

You will provide a high-quality service undertaking maintenance work to our tenanted or vacant properties. 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. -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. -Undertake quality responsive/void repairs, planned maintenance and other works, providing a range of skills across various trade disciplines. -Carry out the additional works and variations and complete the associated paperwork in the prescribed manner -Undertake weekly vehicle checks. Eg oil level, water levels, tyres etc. Clean vehicle at least once a week. Ensure vehicle defects are reported. -Carry out all duties in accordance with the safety policies and specific codes of practise -Participate in out of hours standby rota -Undertake all appropriate instructions and tasks with due diligence -Ensure appropriate personal protective clothing/equipment is worn/used at all times -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

Requirements

• plumbing
• carpentry
• plastering
• tiling
• estimating
• driving licence

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 -A recognised building or trade qualification specific to one or more trades -Experience of occupied and unoccupied domestic property repair and refurbishment, specifically relating to refitting of bathrooms and kitchens. -Demonstrate reasonable accuracy in estimating the amount of materials required to complete a works order -Must demonstrate a high level of competency in plumbing and carpentry. -Knowledge of health and safety issues within the building industry and follow health and safety guidelines -Work efficiently with great attention to detail -Must have experience in plastering, tiling, laying floors -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. -Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) -Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) -Peer-recognition rewards platform -Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice -Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships -3 paid volunteering days in the local communities -annual salary: £39,968 per annum -Life cover and income protection -Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging -Paid professional subscription (one per year) -25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options -30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

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 check when a conditional offer is made.