Sanctuary Group
Skilled Worker
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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Skilled Worker
Ely, Cambridgeshire
£26,452 - £27,844 per year
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
We have an opportunity for a Skilled Worker in Ely, to join our Planned Team (East). There are around 10 in the team but some lone working will be required. The purpose of this role is to provide an effective maintenance and repairs service across one or more basic level trade operations that meet contract and customer expectations.
The role of Skilled Worker will include:
- Carry out construction, fault fixing and maintenance duties in accordance with contract and service specifications
- Provide accurate and timely information on progress and advice that is easily understood by the customer and ensure accurate daily work records are completed
- Responds positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract and service specifications
- Resolve problems or set into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed in line with agreed processes and within contract and service specifications
- Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed, in accordance with the agreed requisition procedures and budgets
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Skills and experiences:
- City & Guilds qualification, NVQ 2 or relevant experience in a relevant trade (or willing to work towards)
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
- Some experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
- Analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
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£26,452 per annum (rising to £27,844 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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Closing Date: 24 August 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at - http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.
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