Multi Skilled Operative

Arcona Group Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcona Group Ltd in London is seeking a hands-on Mutli Skilled Operative to join our refurbishment team. You will deliver repairs, maintenance and remedial works across occupied and unoccupied properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship, safety and excellent customer service.

You will work across multiple trades, diagnosing issues, planning tasks, and completing defect rectification with professionalism and independence. A valid UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade capability across planned or reactive maintenance.
• Primary trade qualification desirable, with broad hands-on experience.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across projects.
• Complete defect rectification and aftercare in occupied properties.
• Perform carpentry, basic plumbing, plastering, painting, tiling and related tasks.
• Ensure safety, quality workmanship and customer service.
• Liaise with residents, clients, site managers and subcontractors.
• Maintain records of works and materials used.
• Keep company vehicles, tools and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Carpentry & joinery

Basic plumbing

Plastering & patching

Painting & decorating

Tiling repairs

Silicone application

Brickwork & external repairs

Flooring repairs

Customer service

Strong fault-finding

Job description

Our client is an established principal contractor delivering high-quality refurbishment projects across London and the South East. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mutli Skilled Operative to join their team.

This is a hands-on role requiring a skilled individual with experience across multiple trades who can deliver high-quality repairs, maintenance, and remedial works. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard whilst maintaining excellent customer service.

Key Duties:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance works across various projects.
• Complete defect rectification, snagging, and aftercare works within occupied and unoccupied properties.
• Undertake a variety of trade tasks including:
  • Carpentry and joinery
  • Basic plumbing repairs
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Painting and decorating
  • Tiling repairs
  • Silicone application and finishing works
  • Basic brickwork and external repairs
  • Flooring repairs and replacements
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently and effectively.
• Work independently or as part of a wider team to deliver projects within agreed timescales.
• Liaise professionally with residents, clients, site managers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and materials used.
• Ensure company vehicles, tools, and equipment are maintained in good condition.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Multi Skilled Operative within planned or reactive maintenance environments.
• Strong background in multiple trades, with a recognised primary trade qualification desirable.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Experience working within occupied properties and customer-facing environments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)