Multi-Trade Operative

Multi Trade Operative - Job Description

Contract Type: Full Time
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: 31,000 - 36,000 (depending on experience)

Overview of the Role

A Multi Trade Operative works within the repairs and planned works team, carrying out maintenance and improvement work on housing stock. The role is key to delivering safe, high-quality homes and excellent customer service.

• Works across occupied and void properties
• Delivers repairs, maintenance, and installations
• Ensures a customer focused service to tenants
• Supports the delivery of safe, affordable homes

Key Responsibilities

1. General Repairs & Maintenance

• Carry out a range of multi trade tasks, including:
  • Plumbing
  • Joinery / carpentry
  • Plastering and tiling
  • Painting and decorating
  • Groundworks (e.g. paths, drainage, external repairs)
  • Roofing repairs (e.g. tiles, minor roof maintenance)
• Complete both reactive repairs and planned maintenance works
• Diagnose faults and resolve issues efficiently

1. Installations & Property Improvements

• Undertake kitchen and bathroom replacements or upgrades
• Carry out associated works including:
  • Plumbing connections
  • Joinery installations
  • Flooring and finishing
  • External works such as groundwork preparation where required

1. Customer Service

• Communicate clearly with tenants and colleagues
• Provide a professional service in customers' homes
• Ensure projects meet customer satisfaction standards

1. Health & Safety Compliance

• Follow strict health and safety procedures
• Use tools, materials, and equipment safely
• Ensure all work meets regulatory standards

1. Teamwork & Flexibility

• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Adapt to different workstreams (repairs, voids, planned works)
• Participate in out of hours call outs if required

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in social housing, construction, or property maintenance
• Multi trade capability (e.g. plumbing, joinery, plastering, flooring, groundwork, roofing)
• Strong problem solving and fault diagnosis skills
• Ability to work to quality standards and deadlines
• Good communication and customer service skills

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible and reliable approach to work

Behaviour & Culture Fit

• Customer-focused approach
• Team-oriented and collaborative
• Takes ownership and responsibility for tasks
• Adaptable and open to new ways of working

Typical Work Environment

• Field-based across housing stock
• Company vehicle and tools usually provided
• Mix of occupied homes, empty properties, and refurbishment projects

Summary

A hands on role delivering end-to-end property maintenance and improvements across multiple trades, including both internal and external works, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction within social housing.

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