Semi Skilled Repairs Operative

We are recruiting in Repairs

Semi Skilled Repairs Operative

Band 3

Salary - £30,735 - £34,374

Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Sutton

SUTTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP We are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not for profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live. Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,500 leasehold properties in Sutton. Although the housing stock is owned by the London Borough of Sutton, day to day management, maintenance and asset investment is the responsibility of SHP.  In the last two years we have insourced the repairs service, grass cutting service,  started an large scale transformation programme the SHP New Deal for both residents and colleagues, have achieved Customer Service Excellence & Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation, delivered an Energiesprong retrofit programme, and will be delivering our new asset investment programme based on the best stock condition survey data in the sector, along with much more.  We have a strong commitment to colleague engagement, health, wellbeing and flexible working.    Sutton’s population is growing and the need to deliver a supply of affordable homes has never been greater. There is a significant pressure on existing housing stock and for this reason, Sutton Council are looking to deliver a number of new homes to meet demand in partnership with SHP and Sutton Living Limited, a local authority trading company.    It is an excellent time to join our ambitious organisation. We are expanding our Repairs team and we are looking for individuals who want to join SHP to work and develop their career, inspire colleagues with their passion for social housing and customer service excellence.

The right candidate will be:

• Able to diagnose building faults and defects and identify cost effective repair solutions  
• Experience of working in a maintenance environment on properties in occupation. 
• Able to work independently using own initiative to resolve problems and defects seeking guidance when appropriate 
• Experience of working as part of a team in a multi-skilled environment 
• Physically fit to carry out all manual tasks associated with the work 
• Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles of Health & Safety at Work 
• Knowledge and understanding of the sequencing of building maintenance work  
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the SHP’s  equal opportunities policy as it relates to the nature of the post
• Good oral and written communication skills  
• Excellent front-line customer care skills 
• Ability to work with some supervision and manage own time effectively to meet service timescales and objectives.  
• Ability to use new technology for example PDA’s to receive work and input date
• Full UK driving licence

Out total reward offer includes;  

• 26 days annual leave, plus 8 statutory holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme, CARE
• Simply Health medical cash plan
• Modern and Inclusive working environment  
• Personal and vocational development

 We value and nurture talent by investing in your continued development, we provide a stimulating, challenging and collaborative environment to support your career and skills. Our culture is to constantly improve our ways of working and be supported by colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team. 

Before applying please refer to the Role Profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria.