Multi-Trade Chargehand

We have an opportunity for a Multi-Trade Chargehand to join our Operations Responsive team, based in Central and West Scotland. Working with a team of Operatives and as a working charge hand you will be responsible for providing repairs on both occupied and void properties. This opportunity would be ideal for someone looking to progress into a supervisory role. The role will include a company van and power tools and training will be provided as and when required.

The role of Multi-Trade Chargehand will include:

• Assisting with the daily management of a team and overseeing repairs and refurbishment of properties, ensuring they are carried out to a high standard


• Inspecting works completed to ensure these represent value for money e.g. efficient use of materials


• Ensuring H&S policies and procedures are followed on site, maintaining compliance for health and safety


• Ordering materials, and liaising with suppliers for material availability


• Ensuring works are completed to KPI targets and financial recovery for completed void works


• Maintaining good morale for the team and encouraging high levels of performance, 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.


• To ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to SVQ Level 2 in a core subject. SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing if plumbing is core, currently undertaking the qualification or prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group


• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role supervising staff


• Good communication, interpersonal and customer care skills


• Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions


• Basic skills in use of Microsoft office, Excel, Outlook and Word


• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
  
  Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. 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.
  
  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 (rising to a maximum of 30 days) 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


• £34,939 per annum (rising to £36,778 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)