Job Title: Joiner (Trade Plus Operative) (Permanent)
Hours: 40 hours per week + Out of hours callout rota
Salary: £31,308 per annum (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. Working across various locations within Cheshire.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.
The Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for a driven, diligent, and friendly Trade Plus Operative – Joiner to join our Property Services team.
What Will You Do?
To carry out Responsive, Cyclical, Void and Planned Repairs and Maintenance Works including adaptations to various types of properties for Weaver Vale Housing Trust and its commercial subsidiary Weaver Horizons.
Minimum Requirements For This Role*
· Completed a recognised trade apprenticeship to City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification standard
· Willingness to undertake further qualifications in areas such as health and safety and general management
· Full UK driving licence
This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.
In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Generous annual leave entitlement - 25-31 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years with an additional day at 10 years’ service) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
· Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
· 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
· Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs*
· Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
· Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
· One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
· £250 Candidate Referral Scheme*
· An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
· ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
· 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
· Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement
for the role.
· Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years*
· Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
· Cycle to work scheme*
· Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
· Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
· Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria
HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Friday 25/10/2024 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Week Commencing: 28/10/2024
Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.
Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.
Disclaimer:
· We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and Linked In to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
· We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
· Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
· The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
· Please note due to the high volume of applications we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the vacancy closing date, unfortunately we will not be pursuing your application further.
· Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
· We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.
We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,308.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northwich, CW9 7LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you completed a recognised trade apprenticeship to City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent? Please provide details here:

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/10/2024
Reference ID: WVHT20241010