Labourer

Greater Manchester

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Closing date: 19th June 2026

Interviews: TBC - End of June

At MSV Housing we’re committed to making sure our customers have good quality safe homes and our Labourers are key to making this happen.

We are looking to recruit an experienced individual with fantastic practical and teamwork skills to join our established team. Reporting to our Area Repairs Manager, our Labourers provide general labouring works for the Group to a high and consistent standard. In addition, we are looking for candidates that have a passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.

What do our Labourer’s do;

Carry out general labouring, maintenance and minor repair works across domestic and commercial properties to a high standard.

Prepare, clean and maintain work sites, including waste removal, site clearance, and ensuring properties are left clean and safe.

Operate tools, machinery and equipment safely, following risk assessments, health and safety procedures, and PPE requirements.

Support efficient delivery of works by loading materials, assisting with planning, and accurately recording daily activities.

Provide excellent customer service, liaising with tenants, maintaining professionalism, and ensuring customer satisfaction on completion of work.

What we are looking for;

A relevant trade qualification (City & Guilds or minimum NVQ Level 2) or substantial hands-on experience

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the North West

Proven experience working within a team in a fast-paced environment

Ability to deliver high-quality work on time and to agreed standards

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and use initiative

A customer-focused approach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a varied workload and perform effectively under pressure

A professional, reliable and flexible attitude, with a commitment to MSV’s values and customer service standards.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of the service that MSV delivers to our customers, so your effective communication skills and ability to understand with empathy the diverse needs of our customers will be key. You’ll be based in the communities we serve and will work under minimum supervision and as part of a team using a flexible approach.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. As this job is based within our property care team where you’ll be entering the homes of our customers, a basic criminal records background check (free of charge to you) is required. A criminal conviction does not necessarily stop you from working with us. All decisions regarding convictions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding young people can be found in our Safeguarding policy attached alongside this vacancy’s candidate pack.

We offer a range of great benefits including:

Company vehicle

Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided

33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme.

Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions

Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more.

Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay

Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives

Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme.

Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti-racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long-term health conditions, carers, and menopause.

MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so.

MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this.

For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role. https://www.msvhousing.co.uk/careers/job-vacancies/

If you wish to discuss the roles informally, please contact Alex Orange, Head of Repairs - Alex.Orange@msvhousing.co.uk

Interview dates are to be confirmed, interviews will be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early.

We’re passionate about inclusion and we’d love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.

If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for.