Multi-trade in Watford

Enjoy a permanent Multi-Trade Engineer role delivering day-to-day repairs and maintenance across tenants' homes in Watford and the surrounding area. This is a varied opportunity for an experienced Multi-Trade Engineer with a strong primary trade and proven ability across multiple other disciplines, offering £42,206 per year for a 40-hour working week. The role offers long-term permanent employment, a company van and fuel card, 28 days' annual leave, an employer pension contribution of up to 11%, and opportunities for ongoing development.

You will work independently across a varied repairs service, diagnosing issues, completing high-quality repairs and providing a professional service to customers.

As a Multi-Trade Engineer, you will be:

• Completing day-to-day repairs in tenants' homes across Watford and the surrounding area.
• Receiving work orders and appointment times through a PDA.
• Fault finding and accurately diagnosing repair requirements.
• Identifying efficient and cost-effective solutions to problems.
• Completing repairs to a workmanlike standard while minimising inconvenience to customers.
• Working with the Planning Team to organise jobs and maximise your working time.
• Arranging and collecting materials where required.
• Working safely in customers' homes and public areas in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Working with minimum supervision and managing your own workload.
• Using an electronic PDA to receive, update and record completed work.
• Providing out-of-hours support on a rotational basis.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties and projects as required by your line manager.

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• A recognised primary trade, with strong experience in a second trade and working knowledge of at least two additional trades.
• Experience in one or more of the following: plumbing, carpentry, tiling, plastering, bricklaying, painting and decorating, or groundworks/fencing.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• The ability to identify practical, efficient and value-for-money repair solutions.
• A City & Guilds qualification in a relevant trade or equivalent experience.
• The ability to work independently and organise your own workload.
• Good customer service skills and a professional approach when working in occupied homes.
• Confidence using a PDA or similar electronic device to receive and record work.
• A full clean driving licence.
• Willingness to maintain a satisfactory basic DBS check.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support an out-of-hours rota.

The role is offering the following benefits:

• Permanent employment.
• £42,206 per year.
• 40 hours per week.
• Company van provided.
• Fuel card provided.
• 28 days' annual leave, pro rata.
• Employer pension contribution of up to 11%.
• Development and career progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive employee rewards scheme.
• Out-of-hours work available on a rotational basis.
• The opportunity to work across a varied repairs and maintenance service.

This is a 40-hour-per-week permanent position. You will be responsible for managing day-to-day repairs, attending scheduled appointments and completing work efficiently and safely. You will be expected to specialise in one primary trade, be highly competent in a second trade and have the ability to undertake at least two further trades to a competent standard.

The role is based in Watford and the surrounding areas, with travel between tenants' homes and other properties required to complete scheduled repairs and maintenance work. A company van and fuel card are provided, so you will have everything you need to travel between jobs and carry out your daily work.

If you’re an experienced Multi-Trade Engineer looking for a permanent role in Watford with a strong benefits package, company vehicle and opportunities for development, I’d love to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 27th September 2026, with interview dates to be confirmed.