Multi Skilled Operative (Planned works / Kitchen Fitter)

Broadland Housing Association; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the UK is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative with expertise in carpentry and plumbing. The successful candidate will work throughout Norfolk and North Suffolk, delivering high-quality repairs in occupied and empty homes. They will be responsible for a range of skills including tiling and plastering and will have opportunities for progression and training. A full UK driving licence and experience in property maintenance are essential for this permanent role.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Company vehicle provided

Uniform and power tools provided

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or full trade Apprenticeship.
• Experience in Property Maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective repairs/works on empty and occupied properties.
• Support responsive repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Complete work within carpentry/plumbing trade and additional skills.

Skills

Carpentry/Plumbing

Tiling

Painting/Decorating

Plastering/Patch Plastering

Vinyl Floor Laying

Good Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Full Trade Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Multi Skilled Operative (Planned Works / Kitchen Fitter)

Based in Norwich, but travel throughout Norfolk and North Suffolk will be required. Full time (40 hours per week) – Monday to Friday.

Starting Salary of £32,505 with progression opportunities to £36,051 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus company vehicle and additional earning opportunities through call out. Permanent Contract.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Skilled Operative, with a main trade of Carpentry/Plumbing, to join our Planned Works Team. This role will help deliver an effective and efficient service to our residents, working on occupied and empty homes to deliver our planned works programme, including Kitchen and Bathroom upgrades and Aids and Adaptations. You will ensure that works are carried out in a timely manner and to a high standard of workmanship to our properties. This plays a key role in providing an excellent service to our residents, so if you want to help make a difference to our residents, this may be the job for you!

The main focus of the role will be:

• Responsible for effective and efficient repairs/works to our homes, carrying out works to a high standard in empty homes and occupied properties.
• Support responsive repairs and maintenance works within empty and occupied properties when required.
• Complete allocated work within carpentry/plumbing trade/skill set as well as additional trade/skills such as tiling, painting/decorating, plastering/patch plastering and vinyl floor laying; further training can be provided.
• Help us provide an excellent service to our residents, minimising call backs and maximising first time fixes.

About You

• Minimum of either full trade Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry.
• Skilled in other trades such as tiling, plumbing, plastering/patch plastering, painting, vinyl floor laying and decorating.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Experience of working in Property Maintenance.
• Good IT, literacy and communication skills.
• A positive can‑do attitude and the ability to work independently and problem solve.

All staff and volunteers working for Broadland will always be expected to act in a manner that is consistent with our corporate values and behaviours. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will join our on‑call rota.

About Us

Broadland Housing Association offers more than 5,700 quality homes across Norfolk and North Suffolk, believing that everyone deserves a home that meets their needs; we offer a caring, effective and high‑quality service that is fair to everyone. We are one of the top 25 Housing Organisations to work for in the UK and feature in the top 50 organisations to work for in the East of England. As the role requires attendance at Broadland premises candidates must live within a 45‑minute commute of their base. Full details can be discussed at the interview process.

Benefits

• Enhanced annual leave starting from 22 days, plus a day off for your birthday, a volunteering day and a personal day.
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you when you need it.
• Health Cash Plan – claiming for things such as eye tests and prescriptions as well as many other wellness and money‑saving perks.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Uniform, PPE and power tools all provided.
• Additional earning opportunities through call out.
• Lots of training opportunities.

For full details or if you have any questions regarding this role or any other vacancies at Broadland Housing Association, please contact our recruitment line at 01603 750109 and leave a message or email: [e-mail].

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 28 December 2025.