Careers at Gadbrook Park

Trades Plus Operative – Groundworker

Company: Weaver Vale Housing Trust
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week + Out of hours callout rota
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. The role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire.
Closing Date: February 3, 2025
Salary: £31,308 per annum (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. The role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire.
Interview Date: February 7, 2025

Job Title: Trades Plus Operative – Groundworker (Permanent)
Hours: 40 Hours per week + Out of hours callout rota
Salary: £31,308 per annum (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided)

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. The role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are looking for an experienced landscaper, flagger and fencer who enjoys working outdoors and is driven, diligent, and friendly to join our Open Space Team.

You will be working in domestic properties and it is essential that you work within the values of the Trust and can communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues. You should be comfortable working as part of a team, be flexible to the demands of the role but have the confidence to manage your own time and use your own initiative.

What Will You Do?
• Carry out all aspects of groundwork and external repairs such as flagging, fencing, drainage and garden clearances.
• Work safely as part of a team across all of the Trusts external areas including customers gardens and communal open spaces.
• Drive a work vehicle and operate machinery.

Minimum Requirements For This Role*
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience of working outdoors in a similar role.
• Experience of general ground works and landscaping – including flagging, fencing, drainage, concreting
• Experience of working in domestic or commercial environment for building works
• A recognised trade apprenticeship or qualification to City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent standard

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.

In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICA-TION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25-31 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years with an additional day at 10 years’ service) holidays plus UK pub-lic/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs*
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• Candidate Referral Scheme*
• An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement
for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Monday 03/02/2025 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Friday 07/02/2025

Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile, please send to: [email protected]

Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.

Disclaimer:
• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.

We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.

Part Time (20+ hours) Tender Bid Coordinator and Administrative Support

Company: Quadriga Contracts Ltd
Job Type: Administrative
Hours of Work: Flexible hours – 20+ hours per week.
Location: GADBROOK PARK
Closing Date: January 31, 2025
Salary: £30,000 PRORATA BASIS
Location: GADBROOK PARK

What the role entails:

The Role

As a Tender Bid Coordinator & Administrative Support, your primary responsibilities will include:

· Tender Bid Coordination: Assisting with the preparation and submission of tender bids, including gathering project information, proofreading, and formatting documents.

· Director Support: Providing administrative assistance to our Director, such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and handling correspondence.

· General Administration: Undertaking a variety of ad hoc administrative tasks to support the wider team, ensuring the smooth running of operations.

This is a varied role that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

What We’re Looking For

· Previous experience in administration, bid coordination, or a similar role.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

· A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

· A genuine interest in heritage and construction projects is a bonus.

E-mail CV’s are to be sent to:[email protected]

Telephone number for further details:
01606 330888

Tenancy Management Co-ordinator

Company: Weaver Vale Housing Trust
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Hours: 37 hours (Full time) (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
Closing Date: January 31, 2025
Salary: £26,250 per annum
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.
Interview Date: February 14, 2025

Job Title: Tenancy Management Co-ordinator (Permanent)
Hours: 37 hours per week (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs)
Salary: £26,250 per annum
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich.

Flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home (dependent on the job role and the needs of our customer, our organisation and our teams)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity
Weaver Vale Housing Trust has an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their career with a great company. We are seeking a motivated, reliable conscientious Tenan-cy Management Co-ordinator, with great organisational skills to support the work we do in relation to addressing Anti-Social Behaviour and other tenancy breaches within our organisation. The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in an administrative sup-port environment and in handling confidential information.

What Will You Do?
Provide an effective and efficient administrative support in relation to the smooth running of the Tenancy Enforcement Team.
Act as a 1st point of contact for customers, colleagues and partner agencies who make enquiries related to Tenancy Enforcement.
Triage and allocate reports of tenancy breaches and Anti-Social Behaviour to the relevant officer.

Assisting with the management of Tenancy Enforcement Cases through administrative actions.

Helping the Tenancy Enforcement Team Leader develop policies and procedures for the management of Tenancy Enforcement Cases.
To follow the Trust’s Equality & Diversity, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Safeguarding and Customer Services policies.

Minimum Requirements For This Role*
• Five Grade GCSE 4-9 / A* – C (including Math’s and English) or equivalent level of qualification
• Self-motivated with an ability to organise and adapt to varying workloads and balance competing priorities
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
• Ability to manage confidential material and issues
• Ability to show empathy and understanding to customer’s needs.
• Demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, and Teams).
This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.

In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICA-TION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.

*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 24-29 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs*
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• Candidate Referral Scheme*
• An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement
for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Friday 31/01/2025 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Friday 14/02/2025

Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.

Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.

Disclaimer:
• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.

We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.

Electrician

Company: Weaver Vale Housing Trust
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week + Out of hours callout rota
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, the role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire
Closing Date: February 14, 2025
Salary: £36,926 per annum (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, the role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire
Interview Date: February 17, 2025

Job Title: Electrician (Permanent)
Hours: 40 hours per week + Out of hours callout rota
Salary: £36,926 per annum (Plus *Van, Fuel card, Uniform & Tools provided)

Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich, the role will be out working across the stock of Weaver Vale Housing Trust’s core locations: Warrington and Cheshire

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.

The Opportunity
The Trust is looking for a fully qualified Electrician on a permanent basis to work across all the teams within Property Services. We are looking for an Electrician to carry out the full range of Responsive Day to Day, Electrical testing (EICR), Void Property, Planned/Cyclical Repairs and Maintenance Works to various types of properties managed by Weaver Vale Housing Trust.

What Will You Do?
As an experienced Electrician you will have a proven track record of working within tenanted or domestic properties and the ability to provide a valued and excellent service to our customers. You will need a good knowledge of the building industry, health and safety and excellent customer care skills.

The working week consists of 40 hours, and these hours will be worked between the hours of 08:30 am and 5pm. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Trust callout rota.

Minimum Requirements For This Role*
• Completed a recognised Electrical Apprenticeship to City and Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification standard.
• Experience of working in domestic or commercial environment completing electrical installation work.
• City & Guilds 18th Edition.
• A desire to undertake further qualifications in areas such as health and safety.
• Full UK driving licence.
This role will require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.

In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25-31 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years with an additional day at 10 years’ service) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
• Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
• 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
• Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs*
• Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
• Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
• One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
• Candidate Referral Scheme*
• An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
• ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
• 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
• Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement
for the role.
• Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years*
• Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
• Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
• Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria

HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Friday 14/02/2025 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person Interview date(s): Week Commencing 17/02/2025

Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.

Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.

Disclaimer:
• We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
• We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
• Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
• We would love to respond to all unsuccessful applications but due to the number we receive this is unfortunately not possible. We will respond to all shortlisted applications within 3 weeks of a vacancy closing. If you haven’t heard from us during this time, we will not be pursuing your application any further.
• Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
• We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.

We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.

The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.