General Builder

3Recruit Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing work with a growing national公司

Job summary

3Recruit Ltd is recruiting a General Builder to carry out reactive maintenance, planned repairs and refurbishment across a range of properties in Essex and beyond.

You will perform general maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating to a high standard, with safety and customer service at the forefront. Ongoing work with a growing national company offers long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader / General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative.
• Competent across several trades (carpentry, plumbing, decorating etc.).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in residential or commercial maintenance environments.

Responsibilities

• General property maintenance and building works
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and patch repairs
• Kitchen and bathroom repairs / minor installations
• Flooring repairs and installations
• Internal and external maintenance works
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Maintaining a professional approach when working in occupied properties

Skills

Multi Trader experience

General Builder

Property maintenance

Driving Licence

Communication skills

Problem solving

Independent working

Education

NVQ in building trade

CSCS Card

Job description

General Builder

Location: Essex (UK)

Salary: Competitive - DOE

Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work

About:

Our client is a trusted nationwide property maintenance, building and compliance partner, delivering high-quality solutions across residential, commercial, care homes, retirement living, education, and public sector environments. With over 25 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on quality workmanship, compliance, and long-term client relationships.

The Role:

We are seeking reliable and skilled General Builders/ Multi Traders who can carry out a wide range of property maintenance and building tasks to a high standard. You will work across a variety of properties completing reactive maintenance, planned repairs, and refurbishment works.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working across multiple trades.

Key Responsibilities:

• General property maintenance and building works
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and patch repairs
• Kitchen and bathroom repairs / minor installations
• Flooring repairs and installations
• Internal and external maintenance works
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Maintaining a professional approach when working in occupied properties

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader / General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative
• Competent across several trades (carpentry, plumbing, decorating etc.)
• Experience working in residential or commercial maintenance environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

• NVQ qualification in a building trade
• CSCS Card
• Experience working within care homes, housing, or commercial property maintenance

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Ongoing work with a growing national company
• Opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple sectors
• Supportive management team
• Long-term opportunities for the right candidates