Multi Trade Operative
Novus Property Solutions
Multi‑trade operative performing responsive repairs in social housing.
7 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Newbury, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
673 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planned Maintenance
Reactive Maintenance
Interiors
Decarbonisation Retrofit Services
Building Compliance
Healthcare
Building Refurbishment
New Build
Sector Specialisms
Social Housing
Health
Education
Commercial
Heritage
Local Authority
Hotel and Leisure
Role
What you would be doing
door repair
window repair
kitchen repair
bathroom repair
patch plastering
handyman
- Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes
- The works include the repairs of various doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, patch plastering and general handyman type duties to ensure functionality.
What you bring
dbs
multi‑trade
joinery
driving licence
vinyl floor
cap coving
- The role will also require a DBS check to be completed
- Trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively to meet Company targets
- Applications are welcome from experienced candidates that have a Multi Trade background, a joinery qualification is desirable.
- Full UK driving license is required.
- Vinyl floor laying, cap and coving would be beneficial but not essential
- Paid call out - every 1 in 6 weeks
- We also offer a; Discounted Healthcare Scheme, High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card, a day paid volunteering per year, length of service awards, and more….
- Pension scheme
- Fleet Van/Fuel Card
- Attractive salary & benefits to suit you
- Working from job tickets or a handheld device on a daily basis linked to a live shared system.
- 23 Days Hols & BH – option to buy or sell holidays
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Security clearance- dbs check required
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Company
Overview
Since 1897
Year Established
The company traces its origins back to 1897, rooted in a legacy of family business.
Hundreds of Millions GBP
Annual Revenue
The firm generates significant income through a diversified portfolio of refurbishment and retrofit projects.
100+ Years
Legacy Duration
Under one leadership lineage, the company has maintained a century-long legacy of service and growth.
- It blends local presence—with offices across the UK—with the delivery strength of large-scale property services.
- Its typical projects range from housing association refurbishments to healthcare, education and commercial site upgrades.
- Specialist areas include residential retrofits and education facility refurbishments, showcasing technical depth.
- Operating end-to-end, it covers compliance, maintenance, and build-back works under long-term frameworks.
- A standout: recent multimillion-pound regional office refurbishments.
- Be Responsible: Protect the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone we come into contact with; contribute to activity that is honest, accurate and with best intentions; enhance the lives of individuals within the communities in which we work; ensure all activity promotes a positive and sustainable environment; take decisions in the long‑term interest of the business.
- Get it Right: Demonstrate a positive, can‑do attitude; manage expectations to ensure that commitments are fulfilled; deliver results to budget and on time; plan and communicate effectively; take pride in all that you do.
- Nurture: Recognise and manage individual and team performance; create an environment for our people to develop and maximise potential; create long‑term and sustainable relationships; inspire, empower and motivate individuals to make a difference; prepare individuals for future opportunities.
- Embrace Change: Challenge current thinking and express your views, but respect decisions; continually look for ways to improve; understand that change is necessary for success and embrace it; demonstrate a proactive, forward thinking approach; embrace opportunity.
- Work Together: Acknowledge the efforts and contributions of others; ensure everyone’s voice in your team is heard; seek opportunities to develop and promote cross‑team working; encourage team members to take action, make decisions and learn from their mistakes; reward and recognise those who make Novus great.
- Be Authentic: Act with respect and professionalism; understand the value of ownership and accountability; demonstrate a values‑driven approach; ensure your actions are sincere to earn the trust of others.
33% office energy use reduction
Reduced Office Energy Use
Achieved a 33% reduction in office energy consumption, exceeding the 30% target early.
95.3% landfill diversion rate
Increased Landfill Diversion
Ensured 95.3% of waste is diverted from landfills by increasing recycling and reuse efforts.
100% certified timber use
Sustainable Timber Practices
Transitioned to using 100% certified timber across all operations, ensuring responsible sourcing.
300,000 properties retrofitted
Sustain Retrofit Program
Aiming to retrofit 300,000 properties to achieve an EPC rating of C by 2030 through the 'Sustain' service.
- Reduced fleet emissions by 19%, targeting a 30% reduction in travel emissions by 2026.
- Reduced office paper usage by 60%.
- Tripled paint-can recycling, aiming to recycle over 80% of all paint cans purchased.
- Developed verifiable data collection arrangements to support an Environmental Improvement Plan.
6 Meetings
WiN Network Events
The company held six company-wide meetings as part of the 'Women in Novus' network by September 2022 to promote inclusion and diversity.
- Hosted and supported multiple WiN events (e.g., March and September 2022) to raise awareness of women’s achievements and challenges at work.
- Committed to creating a workplace free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.
- No published gender ratio data available.
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