Multi-Skilled Operative

Niyaa People; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company mobile phone

20 days' annual leave + 8 bank holida"

Death-in-service benefit

Private healthcare

Job summary

Sterling Services is seeking experienced Multi-Skilled Operatives to join a growing property repairs and maintenance team. The role focuses on plastering with additional multi-trade skills across residential properties, including joinery, painting, and kitchen installations, with a view to long-term career progression.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on plastering experience, multi-skilled capability, and the ability to work independently on projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on plastering experience with multi-trade skills.
• Experience in joinery, carpentry, painting or decorating is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple trades.
• Willingness to learn new trades and adapt to varying projects.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering works and prepare walls and ceilings.
• Undertake multi-trade repairs and maintenance in residential properties.
• Complete joinery tasks: doors, skirting boards, architraves, kitchen installations.
• Carry out renovations, painting and decorating, bathrooms and kitchens refurbishment.
• Work independently and with other tradespeople when required.
• Maintain professional and customer-focused approach in tenants' homes.

Skills

Plastering

Multi-trade skills

Joinery

Painting and decorating

Tools

Core trade tools

Job description

Sterling Services is looking for experienced, reliable and motivated Multi-Skilled Operatives to join its growing property repairs and maintenance team.

We are particularly interested in plasterers who have additional multi-trade skills, allowing them to undertake a variety of repairs and maintenance works across residential properties. Candidates with strong joinery skills alongside plastering experience would be especially welcome.

The work is varied, with no two days necessarily being the same. You could be completing anything from small repairs and redecoration through to more extensive refurbishment projects, including kitchens, bathrooms and damp-proofing works.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing team, showcase your existing skills, learn additional trades and potentially build a long-term career within the business.

Benefits of this Multi- Skilled Operative role:

Following permanent employment, the package is expected to include:

• Company vehicle.
• Fuel card.
• Company mobile phone.
• 20 days' annual leave, plus eight bank holidays.
• Death-in-service benefit, understood to be worth approximately twice annual salary.
• Private healthcare benefits, subject to the company's scheme and eligibility terms.

Key Responsibilities of this Multi- Skilled Operative role:

• Carry out plastering works, including repairing and preparing walls and ceilings and completing full plastering jobs.
• Undertake a variety of multi-trade repairs and maintenance works within residential properties.
• Complete joinery tasks, including easing and adjusting doors, replacing doors, fitting skirting boards and architraves, and assisting with kitchen installations.
• Carry out general property repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works.
• Undertake painting and decorating, including surface preparation, stain blocking and mould treatment where required.
• Assist with bathroom and kitchen refurbishment projects.
• Complete additional tasks within your skill set, adapting to changing workloads and project requirements.
• Work independently on jobs from start to finish where your experience allows.
• Work alongside other tradespeople when required, supporting colleagues and developing your skills.
• Maintain a professional, respectful and customer-focused approach when working in tenants' homes.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven, hands-on experience in plastering, ideally combined with other trade skills.
• Multi-skilled experience in areas such as joinery, carpentry, painting and decorating, tiling, plumbing or general property maintenance.
• The ability to work independently, manage tasks effectively and complete work to a high standard.
• A flexible approach to work, with the ability to adapt to different projects and changing priorities.
• A commitment to working efficiently, safely and professionally.
• Good communication skills and a polite, respectful manner when dealing with tenants, colleagues and supervisors.
• A willingness to learn new skills, support colleagues and develop professionally.

Relevant trade qualifications are welcome but are not essential. Practical experience, transferable skills and the ability to demonstrate your trade competence are what matter most.

Candidates with a strong plastering background and good all-round maintenance skills are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary and Career Progression

The salary will reflect your existing skills, experience and ability to work independently.

The starting salary is expected to be between £30,000 and £35,000 per annum, depending on the level of multi-trade experience you can demonstrate.

There is also an opportunity to increase your earnings as your skills develop. Operatives who demonstrate the ability to undertake their own projects consistently, work independently and deliver a high standard of work across their skill set may be considered for progression towards the higher salary level.

Sterling Services is committed to building a strong team and developing its people from within. For the right individuals, there may be future opportunities to progress into more senior or supervisory roles as the business grows. Progression will depend on performance, experience, business requirements and readiness for the role.

Tools and Equipment

Candidates should have their own core trade tools and be able to carry out work within their principal trade.

Where specialist tools are required for additional tasks outside your main trade, these may be provided by the company where appropriate. Company uniform and relevant personal protective equipment will also be provided.

Why Join Sterling Services?

• Varied work across property repairs, maintenance and refurbishment.
• The opportunity to use and develop a broad range of trade skills.
• A clear route towards permanent employment for suitable candidates.
• The chance to develop your earnings as your skills and independence grow.
• Potential long-term career progression, including opportunities to move into supervisory positions.
• The opportunity to become part of a growing team where practical ability, reliability and a positive attitude are valued.