Great Places Housing Association

Multi Skilled Plumber Manchester £35,733 Working pattern: 39 hours per week - 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-3:30pm Friday, out of hours cover in line with rota with an out of hours payment, paid overtime opportunities available (subject to business need) Key essentials: Full UK manual driving licence, NVQ level 2 in plumbing or equivalent Benefits All the kit you need Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' What you'll be doing Deliver a high-quality plumbing repairs service across domestic properties, including bathrooms, sinks, taps and drainage systems Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality, productivity and safety Attending and completing all required training, toolbox talks, and e-learning modules Communicating professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues, and local stakeholders Carrying out work safely and professionally, ensuring customers' homes are left clean and secure Using PDA/mobile technology to receive, update, and manage repair jobs efficiently Producing accurate records, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes What you'll need NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or equivalent Full UK manual driving licence A customer-focused approach with pride in delivering high-quality work Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support colleagues Reliable, professional, and committed to safe working practices Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams What we need from you A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places A commitment to continuous learning and improvement To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. For the purposes of our van fleet insurance, you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an on-line driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check.

Multi Skilled Joiner Manchester £35,733 Working pattern: 39 hours per week - 8:00am-4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am-3:30pm Friday, out of hours cover in line with rota with an out of hours payment, paid overtime opportunities available (subject to business need) Key essentials: Full UK manual driving licence, NVQ level 2 in joinery or equivalent in experience Benefits All the kit you need Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years + Bank Holidays Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' What you'll be doing Carrying out all aspects of joinery, including repairing UPVC windows, repairing UPVC/composite doors, replacing double glazed units, and overhauling kitchens Delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance work, achieving first-time fixes through accurate diagnosis and effective multi-trade working Attending and completing all required training, toolbox talks, and e-learning modules Communicating professionally and empathetically with customers, colleagues, and local stakeholders Carrying out work safely and professionally, ensuring customers' homes are left clean and secure Using PDA/mobile technology to receive, update, and manage repair jobs efficiently Producing accurate records, including before-and-after photographs and detailed job notes What you'll need NVQ Level 2 in Joinery (or equivalent qualification/experience) Full UK manual driving licence Experience working in domestic properties, ideally within housing (desirable but not essential) Ability to carry out basic plumbing, tiling, patch plastering to support first time fix and value for money A customer-focused approach with pride in delivering high-quality work Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and support colleagues Reliable, professional, and committed to safe working practices Good communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and teams What we need from you A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places A commitment to continuous learning and improvement To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to a basic criminal records background check. For the purposes of our van fleet insurance, you must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence, be over the age of 21 and complete an online driver monitoring Assessment prior to starting your role. If you are under 21 but with 2 years driving experience with a full UK driving licence you would be required to complete an on-line driver monitoring assessment and additional in vehicle assessment prior to starting your role funded by Great Places.

Mobile Caretaker South Manchester & Cheshire £24,479 35 hours per week You will be a point of contact for customer queries when on site and manage customer expectations. You will promote a positive image of Great Places through the establishment of good working relationships with customers by being present in our neighbourhoods. You will be working as part of a dedicated mobile and flexible team to manage our customers' accommodation and ensure the general successful running of Great Places communities. What you'll be doing Responsibility for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, safety and repair to our estates, blocks and schemes. Carrying out hoovering, sweeping, mopping, cleaning of communal doors, glazed areas, lighting, high & low level dusting, litter picking outside, ensuring all areas are clean and litter free. You will also carry out Health & Safety checks ensuring communal areas are free from combustible materials, slip and trip hazards, carrying out emergency light, fire alarm, legionella testing, reporting any issues identified to Compliance. You will be carrying out any minor repairs or proactive maintenance in communal areas, including but not limited to; light bulbs, door handles, removal of weeds from hard standings / path areas, jet washing, painting / moss removal/touching up of walls, graffiti removal, adjusting light timers etc. What you'll need Full UK driving licence To have worked in a similar Caretaker role and competent at carrying out general handy person tasks Competent in IT and using PDAs Ability to work as part of a team or on your own Ability to manage your own time and work to deadlines Demonstrate a positive can do attitude A flexible approach to the working day You are as comfortable working on your own as you are as part of a team Site Health and Safety awareness for yourself and others What we need from you You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects. A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities Respecting professional boundaries and conducting yourself and a professional manner at all times A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment Pension DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places) WPA Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members The Market Place High street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more Annual Leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years+ Bank Holidays Reward & Recognition You Count Rewards are individual reward's for going 'above & beyond' Help with transport We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates . Wage Stream You can access savings opportunities and early access to wages At Great Places we believe the wellbeing of our colleagues is vital to enable them to deliver to great services, all your benefits can be used inside and outside of work. Great Places Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all our colleagues to share this commitment. All successful applicant(s) will be subject to an enhanced criminal records background check (Child and Adult Workforce, Child Barred List).