Job Description

Multi Skilled Joiner

As a Multi Skilled Joiner at Great Places, you will deliver a wide range of responsive maintenance jobs. You will leave customers' homes in a condition that is safe, clean and in good working; this together with excellent customer service is the core of the Great Places repairs service we need you to deliver. You will deliver high productivity to get through more jobs, fixed first time.

Starting salary 32,829 rising to 34,557 on successful completion of 6 month probation period South Manchester 39 hour week, working hours 8am-4:30pm Monday -Thursday & 8am-3:30pm on Friday Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days plus bank holidays Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided Key must haves - full clean driving licence, NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent in experience

What you'll be doing

You will achieve first time fix with a correct diagnosis, multi trade working and effective relationships with the supply chain You will be working remotely and completing jobs on a mobile device Respecting customer homes, leaving them clean and safe Treating your customers with respect and empathy

What you'll need

Certified in City & Guilds NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent You will have experience of working in domestic properties preferably in housing but not essential You will worked with a repairs scheduling system previously; but not essential You are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a team You will have the ability to carry out basic functions of other core trades to help support First time fix and value for money.

What we need from you

A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places A commitment to continuous learning and improvement Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places) WPA Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with 1250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members) Ways of Working We offer some hybrid and flexible working Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing

At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work.


Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding children/young people & vulnerable adults can be found in the Great Places Housing Group Safeguarding Policy & Recruitment Policy on our website.


For the purposes of our van fleet insurance you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.


Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are much more than just a landlord, providing a wide-range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant, sustainable communities.


You can find details of our story, our vision and our values

here

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At Great Places, we are committed to using inclusive hiring practices. By embracing diversity and difference, we enrich our teams with varied perspectives, drive, and innovation to create an environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self; building a workforce that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We love to hear from anyone who is enthusiastic about working in social housing. We know people can be reluctant to apply if they don't fill 100% of the job requirements. So, if you are unsure that your qualifications and skills are what we are looking for in this role, why not let us decide?

We want to create a recruitment process that allows you to perform at your best! Should you need any support or information throughout the process, please reach out to our recruitment team at

recruitment@greatplaces.org.uk.