Multi Trade Operatives

**Join us as a Multi Trade Operative at Thirteen Group**

**Role Overview**:
We’re looking for **two Multi Trade Operatives** in our Empty Homes team on a full time, permanent basis.

Embrace the opportunity to be part of a company that not only provides homes but builds communities. If you’re passionate about delivering top-notch services and keen to be part of a team that values innovation and high performance, we want to hear from you

**Thirteen Benefits**:

- Salary £35,484 per annum
- Plus the opportunity to join our overtime rota, paid at time and a half, and callout duties at £28.18.
- Annual leave starting at 28 days and rising to 31 days after three years, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays.
- Pension up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer).
- Simply Health save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services.
- T’dar our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands.
- Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support our Empty Homes team to make sure our homes meet the highest standards for our customers. We'll provide you with a company van, fuel card, tools and any PPE you'll need for the role.
- Carry out a wide range of repairs, maintenance and empty property works connected with your specialist trade and secondary trades.
- Deliver a fantastic service across our housing stock and general needs properties to get homes ready for new customers.
- Jobs are planned for you by our Work Planners so you can concentrate on carrying out works to a high standard, ensuring ‘right first time’ wherever possible.
- Work primarily in the Tees Valley area (Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough), with occasional travel beyond. You'll have a fixed shift pattern of 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4pm on Fridays in summer. In the winter, these hours will be 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 3.30pm on Fridays.

**About You**:

- Holds an NVQ Level 3 in one main trade, plus experience in other trades i.e. joinery, plumbing, decorating, plastering, brickwork, fencing, roofing and drainage
- Completes works to a high standard and eager to assist in various trades
- Must have a valid UK driving licence
- Comfortable using digital devices or be willing to learn. We use mobile and hand-held devices to allocate jobs and for you to record your completion of work
- A commitment to safe working practices and a good grasp of health and safety regulations
- We’d particularly be interested in hearing from female applicants

**Why Thirteen Group?**

We’re more than just a housing association we’re a community builder. As the largest housing association in the North East and among the top 25 nationally, we manage over 34,000 properties.
- Join a team that’s local at heart but welcomes talent from everywhere.
- Be part of an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity.
- Be a part of a company that offers tailored support services, going beyond just housing solutions.

**Interested?**

For more details, please refer to the attached documents.

If you’d like to talk more about the role, please contact Andy Grace, Empty Homes Manager on 07896 495799 for an informal discussion.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, please.

**Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?**

Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. **APPLY NOW** and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community

**As part of our hiring process, if you’re successful we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not a Skilled Worker Sponsoring Employer at this time.