General Builder

3Recruit Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ongoing work with national company

Varied projects across sectors

Supportive management

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

3Recruit Ltd in Oxford is seeking a reliable General Builder / Multi Trader to join a nationwide property maintenance partner. You will carry out reactive maintenance, planned repairs and refurbishment across residential and commercial properties.

The role covers carpentry, plumbing, decorating, tiling and related trades, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. A full UK driving licence and good customer service skills are required.

Qualifications

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

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

Carpentry & Plumbing

Customer Service

Driving Licence

Education

NVQ qualification in building trades

CSCS Card

Job description

General Builder

Location: Oxford

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