Semi-Skilled Construction Operative

Semi-skilled Construction Operative

Working in our properties across the North East

Permanent, full time 37.5 hpw Monday to Friday, with on call on a rota basis

£28,822 per annum plus van great benefits including matching pension contributions

We can’t offer CoS for this role

Home, a place where you belong

Do you have a good knowledge of building trades, housing repairs or construction site operations and looking for a new role with a great employer?  Come join us at Home Group and be part of our fantastic repairs and maintenance team.  You’ll carry out high-quality, right first-time maintenance across our responsive and void properties.  If you fancy working alongside a brilliant team, then read on…

What you’ll do


* As Semi-skilled Construction Operative, all allocated jobs are completed right first time, with a whole job repair approach, providing a brilliant service for our customers. 


* Supporting our trades team across a range of repairs, maintenance and property refurbishment tasks including Joiners, Roofers, Decorators, Bricklayers, Plumbers etc. 


* Site activities including clearing, disposals, driving and storage of materials.  You’ll support us to improve first time fixes and prevent multiple visits to customers’ homes. 


* Delivering high-quality and compliant work.


* Working in our properties in/across Area (this needs to be a commutable distance for you).

 All jobs are scheduled so you know exactly where you need to be.

Why join us?

This is more than a job, it’s a place where you feel valued.

You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day.

Be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to Work! 

You have


* Experience in a range of semi-skilled work in a maintenance environment.


* Knowledge of building construction and building trade activities.


* A flexible approach, able to use your own initiative and judgement.


* A full current driving licence, as you will be provided with a company van for business use and commuting.

Stronger together

We do our best work when we’re ourselves. That’s why inclusion, wellbeing, and our diversity networks help make Home Group a great place to work! 

The practical bits


* Working Monday to Friday


* You must be able to use technology for logging jobs, complete online learning and collaborating with other colleagues.


* You’ll need a Basic DBS and health check done, we pay for that.

What’s in it for you?


* 34 days leave, rising to 39 (this includes bank holidays and a “me day”). The option to buy 5 more each year 



* 2 paid volunteering days each year 



* Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more 



* Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary) 



* Family friendly policies including m...