At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a social housing maintenance team and carry out repairs and refurbishments.
- Company: Reputable social housing contractor with a focus on quality workmanship.
- Benefits: Company van, fuel card, annual leave, and long-term career prospects.
- Other info: Enjoy a stable permanent position with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes while honing your multi-trade skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits: Company Van, Fuel Card, Annual Leave
About the Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Multi-Skilled Operative to join their social housing maintenance team covering Oldbury, Birmingham, and the surrounding areas. This is a permanent position working across void properties, repairs, and maintenance contracts, carrying out a wide range of refurbishment, reactive repairs, and planned maintenance works within social housing properties. The successful candidate will be an all-round tradesperson with strong capabilities in carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating, capable of delivering high-quality work across multiple trades.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out responsive repairs and planned maintenance works within social housing properties.
- Complete void property refurbishments to a high standard.
- Undertake all aspects of: Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering repairs, Wall and floor tiling, Painting and decorating, Fit kitchens, bathrooms, doors, skirting boards, architraves, locks, and other fixtures. Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance across occupied and void properties.
- Diagnose defects and determine the most effective repair solutions.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards.
- Maintain accurate records of completed works and materials used.
- Provide excellent customer service when working within occupied homes.
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and company policies.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Operative / Multi-Trader within social housing, property maintenance, or construction.
- Strong practical skills across: Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling, Painting & Decorating.
- Experience working on void refurbishments, responsive repairs, and maintenance works.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Full UK Driving Licence (Essential).
Desirable
- Experience working within social housing maintenance contracts.
- Relevant trade qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
- Additional trade skills such as flooring, roofing, UPVC, kitchen fitting, or fencing.
- Experience working within both occupied and void properties.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a reliable, versatile, and customer-focused tradesperson who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship. You will be comfortable turning your hand to a variety of trades, working on everything from day-to-day repairs to full void refurbishments, and capable of working both independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.
If you are a skilled Multi-Trader looking to join a reputable social housing contractor offering a stable permanent position, company vehicle, and excellent long-term career prospects, we would like to hear from you.
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