Multi Skilled Operative in London

Cardo Group is a trusted provider of building maintenance, refurbishment, and retrofit services for social housing and public sector buildings across the UK. We specialise in responsive repairs and voids, planned maintenance, energy-efficiency upgrades, compliance works, and major improvement programmes.

Role Overview: You will be expected to carry out a wide range of responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and refurbishments within occupied and void social housing properties. The role requires competence across multiple trades, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, on time, and in line with health & safety and customer care standards.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of trade tasks including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting & decorating, tiling, and basic electrical works.
• Respond to day-to-day repair requests and emergency call-outs in occupied homes.
• Carry out void property works to ensure homes meet the "Lettable Standard" before reoccupation.
• Communicate effectively with tenants, explaining the nature of work, expected timescales, and any disruption.
• Deliver a polite, professional, and respectful service, particularly in occupied homes.
• Ensure all work is compliant with relevant building regulations, company policies, and H&S procedures.
• Use appropriate PPE and maintain safe working environments.
• Complete work right first time, minimising follow-up visits.
• Record work details accurately via handheld device or job sheet system.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment in good order.
• Provide an out of hours service provision on a rota or other basis as required.

You Will Need:

• Proven ability across multiple trades, ideally within social housing or domestic settings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in a core trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, plastering).
• Experience working in occupied properties with a strong focus on customer care.

We Will Provide:

• Excellent development and progression opportunities.
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Range of Salary Sacrifice Schemes [holiday purchase, EV schemes, AVC Pension contributions].
• Company Van + fuel card.
• Tool voucher – annual allowance to purchase tools.
• Wellbeing Resources and Counselling services.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discount Platform.
• Enhanced Family Leave Provisions.
• Recognition initiatives and awards.

Please note all our roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Why Join Cardo Group? We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is rooted in our core values:

• Teamwork – We collaborate, support one another, and achieve more together.
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and transparency in everything we do.
• Excellence – We set high standards and deliver quality for our people and our customers.
• Respect – We value every individual and create a space where all voices are heard.

Join us on our ambitious, exciting, and inclusive journey.