Multi Skilled Operative (Planned)

Based in Norwich, but travel throughout Norfolk and North Suffolk required

Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday

Starting Salary at £33,981 per annum, with future progression opportunities to £36,051, depending on skills and experience, plus company vehicle and additional earning opportunities through call out.

Permanent Contract

About the role

We are recruiting for a Multi Skilled Operative to join our Planned Team. The role will work to help deliver our planned works programme, including Kitchen and Bathroom replacements, as well as aids and adaptations. Ensuring that works are carried out in a timely and efficient manner whilst providing a high standard of work to our properties.

Some of the main duties of the role will include:

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• Complete allocated works which will fall within operative’s trade/skill set but could range from carpentry, plumbing, groundworks, painting/decorating, external works, tiling, plastering etc
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• To carry out Aids & Adaption works and assist with other roles within the Planned team.
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• To support, when required with the with responsive repairs and maintenance works within in Empty Homes and occupied properties.
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• To help us provide an excellent service to our tenants, minimising call backs and maximising first time fixes.
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For full details on the role, please see the job description.

About You

The successful candidate will have the following: 

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• Minimum of either full trade Apprenticeship or NVQ level two or appropriate trade experience within at least 2 different trades
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• Full UK Driving Licence as travel throughout Norfolk and North Suffolk is required.
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• Property Maintenance experience – ideally residential properties
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• Basic/Good literacy skills to provide accurate notes on the system and to communicate digitally with colleagues.
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• A positive can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and problem solve
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All team members and colleagues working for Broadland will always be expected to act in a manner that is consistent with our corporate values and behaviours, as detailed in the job description. 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will join our on-call rota.

About Us

Broadland Housing Association offers more than 5,700 quality homes across Norfolk and North Suffolk believing that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs; we offer a caring, effective and high-quality service that is fair to everyone. We are one of the top 25 Housing Organisations to work for in the UK and feature in the top 50 organisations to work for in the East of England.

As the role requires attendance at Broadland premises candidates must live within a 45-minute commute of their base. Full details can be discussed at the interview process.

We offer staff many great benefits such as:

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• Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days, plus a day off for your Birthday, a Volunteering Day and a Personal day!
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• Generous contributory pension scheme!
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• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it!
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• Health Cash Plan – claiming for things such as Eye Tests and Prescriptions as well as many other wellness and money saving perks!
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• Company Vehicle provided
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• Uniform, PPE and Power tools all provided! (delete if not applicable)
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• Lots of Training Opportunities!
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• And many more – Please see our Benefits Document available on our website!
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For full details or to apply, please visit our website: https://www.broadlandgroup.org/about-us/work-for-us/current-vacancies/  or if you have any questions regarding this role or any other vacancies at Broadland Housing Association, please contact our recruitment line on 01603 750109 and leave a message.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 10 August 2025