£35,427 per annum + benefits | Bath | Full Time
Permanent | 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday)
Your Expertise. Our Communities. Spaces Transformed.
Ready to use your trade skills in work that makes a real difference? We're looking for a qualified multi-trade operative to join our Larger Works team. Your expertise will directly improve how our residents live across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
If you're a skilled tradesperson - whether from private construction or social housing - who wants stable, meaningful work with real variety, this could be perfect. You'll use your qualifications and experience to complete high-quality repairs and full kitchen installations, solving real problems for real people every day.
Working as part of a supportive team, you'll travel to customers' homes and communal areas, using your multi-trade skills to diagnose building defects and carry out diverse repairs while delivering excellent customer service.
What you'll be doing
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Carry out a wide range of high quality repairs to properties using multi trade skills.
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Attend emergency calls with an aim to complete repairs first time or when necessary take steps to temporarily make the building or occupier safe and secure.
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Embrace the Curo values ensuring the customer is at the forefront of our delivery and provide clear information in respect of the works.
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Raise any issues of concern with the Team Leader about issues in the neighbourhood or arising out of an inspection that could affect our customers or our properties.
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Ensure all paperwork or electronic data is completed and returned to the appropriate department.
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Accurately account for all materials used in carrying out repairs and maintain an adequate van stock at all times.
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Take care of all company property and equipment including vehicles in accordance with the relevant procedures and ensure that they are not exposed to negligence leading to theft or damage.
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Comply with the protective health and safety measures put in place by Curo, including the asbestos procedure; taking personal responsibility for my own health, safety and well-being at work and of any other person who may be affected by my actions or omissions at work
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Work as a team player at all times, contributing effectively to team targets and their achievement in all areas of work.
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Carry out a dynamic risk assessment for each job and work safely.
What you'll get in return
Beyond a competitive salary of £35,427 and the chance to make a real difference every day, you'll get:
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26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years
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Your birthday off as an extra holiday
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Up to 10% matched pension contribution
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Company van with full professional equipment and tools provided
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Regular toolbox talks and updates on changing regulations
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Monthly team meetings and ongoing skills development opportunities
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Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan
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Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
More about you
You're a qualified tradesperson who takes pride in doing quality work across multiple trades. You're comfortable working independently, making sound decisions on site, and explaining your work clearly to residents.
Essential:
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Formal trade qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3-4 or equivalent)
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Carpentry and plumbing skills - our core requirements for this role
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Full UK driving licence for travelling between properties
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Customer-focused approach with the ability to work sensitively in residents' homes
Desirable:
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Experience in plastering, decorating, glazing or metalwork
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Background working with vulnerable customers or in social housing
About Curo
We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide.
We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ+, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers.
We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone - if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team
Salary description
£35427.00 - £35427.00 per year