Multi Trade Operative

This is a temporary-to-permanent Multi Trade Operative role based in Romford, working on a social housing repairs and maintenance contract. The position involves carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied social housing properties, completing multi-trade works including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and making good. You will diagnose faults, manage jobs independently from start to finish, and provide excellent customer service while working in residents' homes. Accurate recording of completed works and reporting additional property issues are also required. The rate is £25 per hour CIS, with an ASAP start.

Multi Trade Operative - Property Services
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: East London
Salary: -25 per hour CIS

A Multi Trade Operative is required to work on a busy social housing repairs and maintenance contract in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled tradesperson looking for a temporary-to-permanent position.

The role will involve carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. Candidates should be confident working across multiple trades and able to complete jobs independently from start to finish, delivering a high-quality service to residents.

Daily responsibilities:

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied social housing properties
• Completing a range of multi-trade works, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and making good
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
• Managing jobs independently from start to finish
• Providing excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
• Accurately recording works completed
• Identifying and reporting any additional works or property issues
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently
• Participating in an out-of-hours emergency repair rota where required

Requirements of a Multi Trade Operative:

• Proven experience carrying out domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades
• Strong skills in at least two or more trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling or decorating
• Previous social housing or domestic maintenance experience is highly desirable
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectively
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working within occupied properties
• Own hand tools
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota

Benefits for the Multi Trade Operative:

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Company uniform provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee rewards and discounts
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities

If you are interested in hearing more about the vacancy, please apply to the advert or send your CV.

Tags: Multi Trade, Multi Skilled Operative, Multi Trader, Social Housing, Housing Repairs, Property Maintenance, Harrow, Carpenter, Plumber, Plasterer

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