Job Description

Multi-Trade Operative - Put Your Skills to Work for Good

35,427 per annum + benefits | Bath | Full Time

Permanent | 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, Monday to Friday)

Your Expertise. O

ur 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 Curo Response team, where 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.


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What you'll be doing

Completing full kitchen installations as part of a team Carrying out a wide range of quality repairs using your multi-trade skills Diagnosing building defects and working out the best solution Meeting residents in their homes, explaining your work clearly and keeping them informed Using carpentry, plumbing, wet trades, decorating, glazing and metalwork skills Completing your own dynamic risk assessments and working safely at all times Managing your van stock and accurately recording materials used Supporting your team to meet targets and deliver excellent service
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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:

26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years Your birthday off as an extra holiday Up to 10% matched pension contribution Company van for work use Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing
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More about you

You're a qualified tradesperson with City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in a trade skill. You have well-developed practical abilities across multiple trades - particularly basic carpentry and plumbing - and you're comfortable working independently while being a strong team player.


Essential:

Formal trade qualification (City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent) Strong carpentry and plumbing skills with experience across other trades Experience in a customer-facing role where you've dealt with people in their homes Ability to assess situations and make good decisions for customers Confident using IT equipment and mobile working devices Full UK driving licence Self-motivated with excellent time management

Desirable:

Experience working in social housing or similar environments Knowledge of health and safety practices Kitchen installation experience

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 at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk