General Builder
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Salary£34k – £37k
LocationGreenham
Also inNewbury, Thatcham and Reading
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentProperty
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 8, 2026 · 4w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Experience of working in both occupied and empty premises
Demonstrate good customer service skills
Strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices
Enjoy working as part of a team
Full and current driving license with a minimum of 1 years driving experience
Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade OR have proven experience working in the trade
Benefits
Tool allowance
Uniform
Ppe
25 days holiday
Buy sell holiday
Wellbeing days
Paid volunteering days
Enhanced parental leave
Matched pension
Life cover
Company van
Fuel card
Iphone
Ipad
Smarttech purchase
Salary:
£33,696.00 - £37,234.00 Per year
About the company
Here at Sovereign Network Group we provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful places. What we do makes a real difference to people’s lives, and you’ll share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters in a environment where your health and safety is important to ensure you and your colleagues stay safe and well, everywhere, every day.
We are now the 6th largest housing association by size - with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South.
About the role
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced General Builder to join our Property Team in our Newbury, Thatcham and Reading locality. As you’ll spend a fair amount of time on the road we will provide you with a business use van and fuel card so you’ll not be out of pocket.
What you’ll do:
As a Builder you’ll carry out all forms of general building repairs and maintenance across our homes as part of our Responsive Repairs Team.
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Digging underground drainage, repairing collapsed pipework and installing soakaways.
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Roofing and roof repairs, roof problem solving, assessing roof integrity and guttering repairs.
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Re-pointing, minor rendering, tiling and cement works.
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All types of fencing, posts, feather edge, chain link and panels.
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Laying self-levelling compound, flooring and floor tiles
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Repairing brickwork and blockwork.
What you’ll need:
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Ideally, you’ll have a minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent in a Building trade OR have proven experience working in the trade.
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You will have experience of working in both occupied and empty premises and be able to demonstrate good customer service skills.
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Have a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices.
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Enjoy working as part of a team.
What else do you need to know?
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This is a full-time 40 hour role
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Due to a requirement to travel within this role, candidates must hold a full and current driving license with a minimum of 1 years driving experience
Job Description
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
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Tool Allowance
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Uniform & PPE
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25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
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Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
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3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
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Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
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A van and fuel card for business travel
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iPhone and iPad
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SmartTech - Buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
Hiring process
Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
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