One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service. Multi-Trade Operative Carpenter / Plumber / Drainage Engineer Kingsmead Office - London £38,887 - £40,934 per year 40 hours per week We are looking for skilled a Multi-Trade Operative to join our team of operatives with a mix of skills and qualifications working on repairs for both void and tenanted properties. Within the roles you will be covering all aspects of general building repairs including carpentry, plumbing, and painting. The role is mainly 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 areas in and around London. The role of Multi-Trade Operative will include: - Attending occupied or void properties to carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties - Resolving problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed - Maintaining a suitable van stock level and restocking these when needed - Providing accurate and timely information on the progress of works that is easily understood by the customer Skills and experiences: - To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking NVQ Level 2 in a core subject (carpentry, electrical. If Plumbing Level 3 is required, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS). 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 experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions - Skills in the following disciplines - Carpenter/Plumber/Drainage Engineer - PC literate and able to use and update computerised systems (including PDA) for work scheduling - This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence About us 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 - Role salary is £37,814 with an additional policy allowance of £1,073 per annum (rising to £39,804 with an additional policy allowance of £1,130 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance) For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/ Closing Date: 16 February 2026 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 – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk 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 - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team 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. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .