Multi-Skilled Operative - Carpentry & Plumbing Bias

Heated Mechanical Services; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Standard company benefits

Job summary

Heated Mechanical Services is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative based in Eastleigh to join our property maintenance team. The role focuses on responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment across residential properties in the surrounding area.

Two opportunities exist: a permanent role (£38,000–£40,000 per year) or a temporary-to-permanent arrangement with an initial day rate before a permanent salary is reached. Company van and fuel card are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills are essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general carpentry repairs and installations.
• Complete plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake kitchen and bathroom repairs, replacements and installations.
• Fit doors, frames, skirting, architraves and other carpentry components.
• Carry out minor plumbing repairs (taps, toilets, sinks, pipework).
• Tile, plaster and make good where needed.
• Carry out decorating and finishing works.
• Perform general property maintenance and refurbishment tasks.
• Identify defects and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe and communicate professionally with tenants and site teams.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Plumbing skills

Communication

Independence

Organisation

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Location:Eastleigh, Hampshire – covering surrounding areas
Salary:£38,000 – £40,000 per annum
Contract:Permanent or Temporary to Permanent
Working Pattern:Full-Time
Benefits:Company van, fuel card and standard company benefits

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative with a strong background in carpentry and plumbing to join an established property maintenance and refurbishment team based in Eastleigh.

The role will involve carrying out responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works across residential and social housing properties throughout the surrounding area.

There are two potential opportunities available: a permanent position paying £38,000–£40,000 per annum, or a temporary-to-permanent arrangement with an initial day rate before moving onto a permanent salary.

A company van and fuel card will be provided.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general carpentry repairs and installations.
• Completing plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertaking kitchen and bathroom repairs, replacements and installations.
• Fitting doors, frames, skirting, architraves and other carpentry components.
• Carrying out minor plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sinks and pipework.
• Completing tiling, patch plastering and making good.
• Undertaking minor decorating and finishing works.
• Carrying out general property maintenance and refurbishment tasks.
• Identifying defects and completing repairs to a high standard.
• Ensuring all work areas are left clean, tidy and safe.
• Communicating professionally with tenants, clients and site teams.

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Operative, Maintenance Operative or Multi-Trader.

• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills are essential.
• Experience working within property maintenance, social housing or refurbishment would be advantageous.
• Additional skills in tiling, plastering, decorating and kitchen or bathroom fitting are beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools required.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, organised and flexible with travel requirements.
• Relevant trade qualifications would be advantageous.

• £38,000 – £40,000 per annum for the permanent position.

• Temporary-to-permanent option available, with an initial day rate before moving onto a permanent salary.
• Company van provided.
• Fuel card provided.
• Standard company benefits.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.