Senior Operative - Trades People
2 days ago
Barnet
Join Gilmartins as a Senior Operative – Earn £50,000 Basic\nWe Are Building the Best Trade Team in Social Housing Repairs\nGilmartins is expanding — and we are looking for the very best operatives in the industry to join us as Senior Operatives.\nThis is not just another trade role.\nThis is an opportunity to join a company that rewards professionalism, quality, reliability, and leadership.\nWe are recruiting experienced, high-performing operatives across North West London in the following trades:\n * Domestic Electrician – qualified to the following:-\n * 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation (or equivalent qualification) and\n * BS7671:2018 Wiring Regulations for 18th Edition\n * Plasterer / decorators – willing & able to thermal board and mould washes\n * Plumber multi trades\n * Domestic Ground Workers (not civils) – fencing, slabbing, paving, drainage\n * Glazier multi trades – accurately measure & fit glass, window repairs (wood, sash, Upvc)\n * Carpenter multi trades – experienced in locks, glass fitting, window repairs (wood, sash, Upvc)\n£50,000 BASIC SALARY\nWe are offering:\n * £50,000 basic salary\n * Permanent, full-time employment, monthly pay\n * Company van & fuel card for business use only (no personal use permitted)\n * PDA & branded uniform\n * Long-term job security with stable, local workstreams\n * Career progression opportunities\nWhat Makes a Gilmartins Senior Operative Different?\nWe are looking for operatives who:\n * Take pride in delivering high-quality work\n * Deliver excellent customer service\n * Complete jobs right first time\n * Work professionally and safely at all times\n * Communicate effectively with tenants and office teams\n * Support and mentor other operatives\n * Maintain excellent attendance and timekeeping\n * Respect company vehicles, materials, and equipment\n * Represent the business professionally every day\nThis Role Is NOT for Everyone\nThe Senior Operative role comes with high standards, accountability, and responsibility.\nSuccessful applicants will be expected to:\nConsistently achieve strong KPI performance\nMaintain excellent quality inspection scores\nDemonstrate outstanding reliability and timekeeping\nKeep van stock organised and controlled\nMaintain a clean and professional vehicle\nFollow all health & safety and asbestos procedures\nUse technology and PDAs correctly\nWork independently with minimal supervision\nTake ownership of jobs from start to finish\nExperience Required\nApplicants must have:\n * Proven experience within social housing reactive maintenance\n * Relevant trade qualifications where applicable\n * Full manual driving licence – no automatic vans available\n * Strong communication skills\n * Experience working in occupied properties\n * Ability to work under pressure and manage workloads effectively\nWhy Join Gilmartins?\nAt Gilmartins, we self-deliver our contracts using directly employed operatives and specialist local teams. We believe the people on the front line are the face of the business — and we reward the best accordingly.\nWe are investing heavily into building one of the strongest operational teams in the sector and are looking for ambitious operatives who want to be recognised and rewarded for high performance.\nIf you are tired of being just another number and genuinely believe you are among the best in your trade, we want to hear from you.\nApply Today\nPositions are limited and we are looking to hire immediately for the right candidates.\nJoin a company where hard work, professionalism, accountability, and quality are genuinely recognised and rewarded