Job Description

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.



Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England,and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.



We have invested more than 3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

About the role:

Are you a skilled maintenance professional with multi-trade expertise? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team, handling responsive repairs during the warranty period of our newly built homes, as well as general maintenance across our housing portfolio.

This role requires travel across Harlow and surrounding areas within a 60-mile radius, but not limited, A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided, with regular inspections required per company policy.

About the role:

Complete high-quality remedial and maintenance works in void and occupied properties. Adhere to Health & Safety protocols before undertaking tasks. Ensure customer/sales schedule of works is completed on time. Assist Schedulers and Direct Repairs Manager with remedial works as required. Plan and allocate work efficiently to meet customer needs. Escalate issues, FoW's or risks to the appropriate team member.

About you

Previous experience as a multi-trade maintenance technician in a customer facing environment Good practical experience within all aspects of the building industry Flexible to work overtime/weekends/emergency call outs if required Excellent written and verbal communication skills - engaging with customers, suppliers, partners. Pro-active approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team Resilient personality and able to maintain a professional image in a customer facing role Ability to organise and prioritise effectively

Trades requirements

but not limited:



A minimum

NVQ L2

in a core trade or equivalent qualified and experience in a multi trade / maintenance role:


+

Carpentry & Joinery

- doors, windows, frames, skirting, flooring
+

Plumbing

- sinks, toilets, baths, pipework, drainage
+

Electrical

- (Basic) sockets, lighting
+

Plastering

- walls, ceilings, patch repairs
+

Painting & Decorating

- internal and external finishes
+

Bricklaying & Masonry

- walls, pointing, structural repairs
+

Roofing

- tiles, gutters, downpipes
+

Flooring

- vinyl, laminate, carpets
+

Tiling

- wall and floor tiles, grouting, sealing
+

Glazing

- window repairs, DGU replacement
+

Groundworks

- paving, fencing, drainage,

Other Requirements:

+ Current clean driving license
+ Good IT skills






We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.

Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.



To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:


25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years) Annual discretionary bonus scheme A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5% Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments Wellbeing support through MyndUp Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to 1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day