Trade Operative - Joiner
6 days ago
Aberdeen
Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service. Trade Operative - Joiner Aberdeen £36,353 - £38,267 per year 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:30pm We are looking for an experienced Trade Operative - Joiner to join our void team based in Aberdeen. You will work on properties across the region in both new and old stock, ideally with skills in some of the following disciplines:- Joinery, plastering, plumbing, tiling and painting. Working as part of a six person team to bring voids to a re lettable standard. The role will occasionally involve lone working with opportunities to work with the wider team as and when required. With a company van and tools included the role will cover sites across the area. The role of Trade Operative - Joiner will include: • Carrying out all types of repairs from replacing a door to lifting and replacing floors, fitting kitchen units and fitting doors and windows, • Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and restocking these when needed, • Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery, by resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed, • To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in core subject . As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted, • Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation, • Good communication and customer care skills, • Working to deadlines and prioritising work loads We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives. Our Benefits As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering: • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, • A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary, • Life Assurance, • Employee Advice Service including counselling, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Voluntary health plans, • Employee discounts, • Wellbeing support and tools, • Employee recognition scheme, • Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues View the job profile (if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website) Closing Date: 1 December 2025 If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you - We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. View more detail about what it's like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status. Building Equality and Diversity Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity. Job Segment: Customer Service
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