At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform responsive repairs in social housing, including carpentry and plumbing.
- Company: Join a dedicated maintenance team serving Swadlincote's social housing properties.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, and tools provided.
- Other info: Basic DBS check required; individual assessment for criminal convictions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference for residents while developing multi-trade skills.
- Qualifications: Must have NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 40000 £ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Multi Trader to join our responsive maintenance team, working across social housing properties in and around Swadlincote. This is a customer‑facing role where quality, care, and getting things right first time really matter.
Responsibilities
- Carry out a wide range of responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing homes, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- General multi‑trade repairs (carpentry, minor plumbing, patch plastering, basic tiling, etc.).
- Diagnose and resolve day‑to‑day repair issues.
- Work professionally in residents' homes with a strong customer focus.
- Complete work to agreed SLAs and company standards.
- Accurately update job records using a mobile device.
Qualifications
- Proven trade background (multi‑skilled).
- NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade (or equivalent).
- Experience in social housing responsive maintenance.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong customer service skills and a professional approach in residents' homes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company van and fuel card.
- Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.
- Stable, long‑term work within social housing.
- Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop multi‑trade skills.
If you're a reliable Multi Trader who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a real difference for residents, we'd love to hear from you. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
Multi Trade Operative in Swadlincote employer: WPS
This role offers stable, long-term work within social housing in Swadlincote. The supportive team environment encourages skill development, ensuring quality service to residents. Enjoy benefits like a company van and tools provided for your convenience.
