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Sutton Housing PartnershipWe are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not-for-profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live.Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,500 leasehold properties in Sutton.The opportunity:We are looking for two customer focussed Damp & Mould Operatives to join our team. Working in this front-line service delivery role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and undertaking building repairs and maintenance across SHPs council and leasehold properties.Key responsibilities will include:Undertaking all aspects of building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements acrossplumbing, gas safety, carpentry, general building and basic electrical work.Diagnosing the causes of building faults and defects to identify the most appropriatesolution to be applied.Completing all electrical and GasSafe certifications in accordance with NIC EIC or GasSafe requirements (where applicable)Being responsible for completing repairs in keeping with 'Right First Time' principles and ways of workingResponsible for maintaining contact and working collaboratively with Repairs TeamSupervisors and Planners to provide updates on the progress of work to ensure overallservice objectives are met.Mentoring and providing instruction to other trades staff to develop multi-skilled workingQualifications required:Competent to a professional standard in a minimum of 3 trade disciplines (plumbing and gassafety; carpentry; general building trades; electrical - basic C&G inc part.)PlumberCity and Guilds 6035 - 03 Plumbing Craft or equivalent NVQ Level qualificationMinimum of 5 years demonstrable experienceBasic Water hygiene regulations & Legionella trainingCarpenterCompleted apprenticeship / City & Guilds SCQF-6 / NVQ qualification5yrs demonstrable time served trade experience (7yrs for multi-skilled)General Building TradesCity & Guilds - 6708-3 Plastering / SCQF - 5 Painting & Decorating / 6810 - 4 Tiling (Wall & Floor)Essential requirements:Experience of working in a maintenance environment on properties in occupationAble to diagnose building faults and defects and identify cost effective repair solutionsAbility to work alone and independently with minimal levels of supervision, takingownership and using initiative to resolve defects and problems, obtaining guidance when appropriate.Maintaining up to date knowledge and understanding of current standards, regulationsand best practice appropriate to your specialist tradeKnowledge, understanding and commitment to the principles of Health & Safety at WorkAble to provide excellent standards of customer care at all times.SHP total reward offer includes:28 days, plus 8 statutory holidaysLocal Government Pension SchemeSimply Health medical cash planModern and flexible working environmentHybrid working - 3 days in officeHOME AwardsPersonal and professional developmentThis role requires:Basic DBSDrivers licenceWeekend & evening working hoursPhysically fit to carry out all manual tasks associated with the workBefore applying, please refer to the role profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria.SHP are not able to offer sponsorship for these roles.Closing Date: 19th AprilAnticipated interview date/s: w/c 20th AprilWe kindly request that Recruitment Agencies do not contact SHP with applicant CV's as they will not be considered.JBRP1_UKTJ