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[Queues for People - Labourer Role]
About the Role
We’re hiring a qualified Labourer to join Places for People, the UK’s largest housing provider and one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting customers’ homes and local neighbourhoods, carrying out essential repairs and maintenance across domestic properties—both occupied and empty.
Proud of our commitment to inclusive Communities, we’re looking for a motivated individual who takes pride in delivering high-quality, customer-focused work. This is a permanent, local-role within your dedicated community, with the opportunity to make a tangible difference every day.
What You’ll Get
Our competitive benefits package includes:
- ✅ Company van + fuel card – equipped for local work
- ✅ 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the option to buy/sell leave
- ✅ Overtime opportunities available
- ✅ Structured working hours: 08:00–16:30 (Mon–Fri)
- ✅ Full provision of tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone, and PPE
- ✅ Pension scheme with employer-matching contributions (up to 7%)
- ✅ Permanent, stable employment with a consistent workload in your local area
- ✅ Up to 2% company bonus scheme for all colleagues
- ✅ Sick pay and Death-in-Service benefits
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Labourer, your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out a range of general repair tasks across domestic properties, both internally and externally
- Supporting multiple trades (e.g., joinery, tiling, painting, and basic plumbing) under supervision
- Adhering to build specifications, safety standards, and procedural compliance
- Collaborating with supervisors, schedulers, and teams to meet project deadlines
- Accurately documenting work activities and completing required paperwork
- Maintaining high-quality customer service standards in vulnerable Customer environments
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Your Working Day
Your schedule will involve:
- A mix of repair and maintenance tasks within your dedicated local area
- Travelling between tasks via the company van for flexibility
- Working independently or as part of a trade team
- Direct interaction with customers in their homes
- Ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality in all tasks
Locations you’ll work in: ✔ Occupied homes ✔ Empty (void) properties ✔ A variety of domestic settings ✔ Environments living with vulnerable customers
Essential Criteria (Applicants Must Meet All of These)
To be shortlisted, you’ll need to demonstrate:
- An NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualification (Labour-focused or construction-related preferred)
- Up to date and practical experience as a Labourer (ideally in social housing or domestic properties)
- Full UK driving licence
- Based in the DE postcode area (due to local patch requirements)
Nice-to-Have (Further Value)
- Experience supporting multiple trades (e.g., joinery, tiling, or plumbing)
- Additional trade qualifications or relevant certifications
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Our Hiring Process
We recruit swiftly with a straightforward your next steps:
- Apply via our 5-minute online process, uploading:
- A CV
- A support statement explaining how you meet the role’s requirements
- Interviews arranged promptly for eligible candidates
- Structured induction programme covering policies, systems, and onboarding support
Important Notes
- Basic DBS check required as standard for safeguarding.
- Work may extend to adjacent local areas if needed.
- Places for People is Disability Confident (Level 2) and guarantees interviews for disabled candidates and neurodivergent applicants who meet criteria.
- Armed Forces Covenant: We guarantee interviews to service personnel, veterans, cadets, reservists, and military spouses/partners who meet essential criteria.
Safeguarding Commitment
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You’ll uphold our robust safeguarding policies, complete pre-employment checks, and contribute to a secure working environment for both customers and colleagues.
Ready to Apply?
This role is perfect if you’re seeking a stable, community-focused career with competitive benefits, local impact, and growth potential.
Awaiting your application: Upload your CV + statement via our website to demonstrate how you align with this role. Quikoer questions? Email recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
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