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The vacancy
Hours per week: 39
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme
The Boards of Aspire Housing and whg have agreed to move forward with plans to merge, creating a new housing association with more than 32,000 homes across the Midlands.
Find out more here: aspirehousing.co.uk/whg-aspire/
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About the role
Due to the continuing growth of the internal maintenance works department, we are seeking a skilled Driver/Labourer to support planned works activities. The role involves managing and removing waste generated from kitchen refurbishment projects, collecting materials, and delivering them to sites. You will also support multi-skilled operatives with tasks including plumbing, plastering, joinery and floor laying. Working within occupied homes, you will help deliver approximately two kitchen refits per week while providing excellent customer service to tenants.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop and learn trade skills within a kitchen fitting environment.
What you’ll need to succeed
Experience supporting trade or construction activities, a positive can-do attitude, strong communication and organisational skills, and a full driving licence. Basic IT skills are essential to receive and record work on mobile devices. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a growing team and be keen to develop valuable trade skills. Any qualifications of plumbing , plastering or joinery would be an advantage.
In return we can offer you:
Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
23 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 concessionary days at Christmas
Comprehensive employee assistance program.
Ongoing training and development in your role.
A full benefits and discounts platform.
Holiday buy, tech and annual saving schemes.
Volunteer days.
Competitive rates of pay.
A generous company pension scheme.
Wellbeing and stay safe provisions to look after you at work.
This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
Closing date - 25-Oct-2026
Proposed interview date - 28-Oct-2026
Who we are
Aspire Housing is a leading housing provider, property developer and place shaper based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Created in July 2000, we own and manage more than 9,500 homes and support around 19,000 customers across Staffordshire and Cheshire. Our profits are reinvested in new homes, in revitalising communities and in a comprehensive range of innovative support services designed to transform lives.
Putting People First has always been part of our ethos and is central to our purpose to deliver safe, decent homes and excellent housing services through our talented Aspire team.
We do this by embracing our values; by championing the customer, building togetherness, and being professional. Our values reflect what’s most important to our colleagues and customers and are at the heart of Aspire.
More information can be found at www.aspirehousing.co.uk.
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