One YMCA are poised and ready to enter a period of rapid expansion and growth, with aspirations to both diversify and strengthen our housing provision. As part of these exciting plans, we have a Place & environment team who will focus on providing a full range of skilled / complex maintenance and repairs works that includes delivering our unique programme of major stock refurbishment. Due to our rapidly expanding team we are now recruiting for an experienced Senior – Multi trades operative to join us on full time, permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working as the expert and ‘go to person’ as a senior multi-trade technician. As we aim to double our impact this requires extensive maintenance, painting and repairs knowledge, skills and extensive experience in completing and leading the following scope of works highlighted in the main duties section. The post holder will have experience in mentoring and leadership within a multi-trade/ site management arena and be adaptable to service requirements. The Role – What is it? • Ensure all work is carried out safely, in accordance with our code of conduct with respect to our residents, staff and visitors whenever working in or outside of the property. • Where possible always complete repairs in one visit, where this is not possible or other works are noticed for completion discuss this with the Place Maintenance Manager and raise follow up works. • Work as a team with all the P&E Team, including in particular liaising with property coordinators, managers and on site teams • To carry out and lead identified works necessary to void properties in order to return them to the lettable standard in line with One YMCA’s procedures and timescales to a high standard • Support and cover the Voids Lead manager where necessary and agreed as a team leader and expert in ensuring service delivery. • Maintain and repair our housing and commercial repairs Eg: Fixtures and fittings, installation of soft furnishings. • Be experienced in the following areas: Basic Electrical Skills, Painting, Kitchen/Bathroom refurbishment, Basic carpentry, flooring installation (Karndean or other) in order to support the wider team. • Ensure that vehicles are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and any damage/ disrepair is immediately reported to a supervisor or manager. Requirements: • Experience as a senior multi-trade in a housing and commercial arena would be advantageous • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience of working as the expert and ‘go to person’ as a senior multi-trade technician or similar • This role requires extensive maintenance, painting and repairs knowledge • The post holder will have experience in mentoring and leadership within a multi-trade/ site management arena and be adaptable to service requirements. The post-holder will form an essential part of one YCMA’s customer focused service delivery and, as such, will always maintain the highest standards in terms of workmanship via ad hoc audits reviews. Putting our customers first, you will ensure work is completed safely, quickly and in line with one YMCA’s internal standards. You will demonstrate high quality workmanship and will have a ‘saying what I do and doing what I say’ attitude. The post holder will also work closely with other members of the Place & Environment team but be equally confident when working on their own. At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities. This is a Full Time role. Hours per week: 37.5Working Pattern: Monday - Friday