General Builder

3Recruit Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing work

Varied projects

Supportive management

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

3Recruit Ltd in Crawley is seeking a reliable General Builder/Multi Trader to carry out reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishment across varied properties. This role involves working across residential, commercial and public environments.

You will perform carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating to a high standard while ensuring safety and client satisfaction on every project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader / General Builder.

Responsibilities

• General property maintenance and building works.
• Perform carpentry, plumbing, decorating and tiling tasks.
• Kitchen and bathroom repairs / minor installations.
• Flooring repairs and installations.
• Internal and external maintenance works.
• Ensure work is safe and of high standard.
• Maintain professionalism in occupied properties.

Skills

Multi Trader

General Builder

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decoration

Education

NVQ in Building Trade

Job description

General Builder

Location: Crawley (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