Kitchen / Bathroom Fitter - Multi Skilled

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer to join the voids team in Basildon, Essex. The successful candidate will carry out various trade repairs in a social housing context, ensuring high-quality results and excellent customer service. A relevant trade qualification and a valid UK driving license are essential. The role provides a company van, profit-sharing bonus, enhanced pension, and extensive benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for skilled tradespeople.

Benefits

Company van (work use only)

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme

26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced Pension Plan

Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance & Accident Cover

Share Save

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers

Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes

Cycle to Work

Volunteering (2 days paid)

Learning & Development Opportunities

Extensive Wellbeing Support

Loyalty & Values Awards

Funded Professional Subscription

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification is essential for this role.
• Experience in working with void and occupied properties.
• Must possess a valid UK driving license for minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver repairs to void properties efficiently and safely.
• Complete assigned tasks using a handheld device.
• Provide excellent customer experience in all interactions.

Skills

Trade skills (carpentry/plumbing)

Customer service orientation

Health and safety knowledge

Education

City and Guilds qualification or equivalent

Blue CSCS or higher

Tools

Handheld device

Company van

Job description

Permanent – Full Time

40 Hours per week

We are looking to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer to join our voids team to work across properties within Basildon, Essex.

About the Role

Working to deliver the best quality service, carrying out repairs to void properties, you’ll undertake a variety of trade repairs and maintenance work, within a social housing setting. You’ll receive and complete assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training), working efficiently and safely in line with best practice to achieve excellent customer experience.

About You

Candidates will hold a relevant trade City and Guilds qualification (ideally carpentry/plumbing) or a Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative or equivalent. Ideally, you will hold a blue CSCS or higher and have excellent working knowledge of health and safety. Customer focused with experience of working in both void and occupied properties, you’ll have a passion for completing high‑quality repairs on time, first time.

You must hold a valid full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months as a company vehicle will be provided (work use only).

Benefits

• Company Van (work use only)
• Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
• 26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Enhanced Pension Plan
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
• Life Assurance & Accident Cover
• Share Save
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
• Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
• Cycle to Work
• Volunteering (2 days paid)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
• Loyalty & Values Awards
• Funded Professional Subscription

About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

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We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close any of our adverts prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of appropriate candidates.