General Builder

3Recruit Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing work with a growing national公司

Varied projects across multiple sites

Supportive management team

Long-term opportunities for the right候

Job summary

3Recruit Ltd is recruiting a General Builder for a nationwide property maintenance partner, based in Reading. The role covers reactive maintenance, repairs and refurbishment works across residential and commercial properties.

You will work across occupied sites, handling a range of trades including carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating. A full UK driving licence and good customer service skills are essential; NVQ/CSCS are desirable for progression.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade experience across repairs and refurbishments.
• Experience in residential or commercial maintenance environments.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to work independently.

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

Carpentry

Plumbing

Communication

Driving licence

Education

NVQ in building trade

Job description

General Builder

Location: Reading (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