Location:
Workington
Salary:
£35,801
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full time
Expiry Date:
27/11/2026 23:59
The Vacancy
Multi-Skilled Trades Operatives – Join Our Team!
Electricians ¦ Joiners ¦ Plumbers ¦ Plasterers ¦ Painters & Decorators
Location: Mobile roles across Cumbria
Salary: Up to £35,608 per annum (dependent on core trade skill), plus additional payments for overtime, standby and call-outs
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
What We Offer
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Competitive salary of up to £39,608, depending on your core trade.
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Additional earnings through overtime, standby and call-out payments.
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25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
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Generous pension scheme, with up to 8% employer contribution.
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Life assurance worth four times your annual salary.
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Company vehicle, tools, uniform and PPE provided.
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Generous employee benefits scheme and ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.
About Us
Castles & Coasts Housing Association (CCHA) provides and manages over 7,400 homes across the North of England.
Our in-house maintenance team, Castles & Coasts Services (CCS), plays a vital role in keeping our homes safe, well-maintained and comfortable for our customers.
We're looking for skilled, reliable and enthusiastic tradespeople to join our growing team across Cumbria.
Whether you're an experienced Electrician, Joiner, Plumber, Plasterer or Painter and Decorator, we'd love to hear from you!
The Role
As a Multi-Skilled Trades Operative, you'll carry out a wide range of repairs and maintenance work across our properties, helping us deliver a high-quality service to our customers.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
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Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied and empty homes.
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Completing work to a high standard, ensuring safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
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Using your core trade skills alongside other practical maintenance skills.
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Working independently and collaboratively with colleagues and other trades.
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Accurately recording completed work and materials used.
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Supporting emergency repairs and out-of-hours services where required.
No two days will be quite the same, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to the homes and communities we look after.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work and enjoy providing a great service.
Ideally, you'll have:
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An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in your core trade, or relevant demonstrable trade experience.
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Experience of repairs and maintenance, ideally within domestic properties or social housing.
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Practical skills beyond your main trade, or a willingness to develop them.
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Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
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The ability to organise your workload, work independently and contribute to a wider team.
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A commitment to safe working practices and delivering high-quality workmanship.
Experience in social housing is welcome, but not essential. We're equally interested in tradespeople from other backgrounds who have the right skills and attitude.
Why Join Castles & Coasts?
At CCS, you'll be joining a supportive team where your skills are valued and the work you do makes a genuine difference.
We offer the stability of permanent employment, a competitive package and the opportunity to work across a varied range of properties and repairs.
If you're looking for your next opportunity, with a reliable employer and a team that takes pride in delivering a great service, we'd love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Ready to join our team?
Apply online by submitting your CV, outlining your core trade, relevant qualifications and experience.
Closing date: Tuesday 10 November 2026
Interviews: Arranged following application.
We encourage early applications and look forward to hearing from you!
The Company
The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.
