Multi Skilled Plumber/Carpenter

Think Recruitment; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing association is looking for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative in Southend-on-Sea. This role involves delivering high-quality repairs in social housing, including plumbing, carpentry, and plastering tasks. The position offers a pay rate of £19 - £20 per hour, full-time hours from Monday to Friday, and potential for long-term employment. Candidates require relevant trade qualifications and a full UK driving licence. Join a team where your skills will make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and painting.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Professional approach and flexibility in work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned maintenance in void properties.
• Perform plumbing repairs such as fixing leaks and tap issues.
• Carry out carpentry tasks including fitting skirting and woodwork.
• Execute patch repairs in plastering and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Plastering

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ or trade qualifications in Plumbing or Carpentry (Level 2 min)

Job description

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable housing association in the Southend-on-Sea and surrounding region for an experienced Multi‑Trade Operative to join their maintenance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and dependable tradesperson to secure consistent, full‑time work delivering high-quality repairs to social housing properties in the Southend and surrounding region.

Location: Southend‑on‑Sea and surrounding

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week #removed#

Duration: Temp to perm

Pay Rate: £19 - £20 per hour depending on experience (Van provided)

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting planned maintenance in void properties
• Plumbing: 2nd Fix Plumbing – Tracing leaks, repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems
• Carpentry: Basic carpentry fitting skirting, architraves, and general woodwork
• Plastering: Patch repairs and making good
• General Maintenance and upgrades: Laying vinyl flooring, locks and window upgrade and other general tasks.

Requirements

• Experience across plumbing, and basic carpentry, patch plastering, and painting
• NVQ or trade qualifications in Plumbing or Carpentry (Level 2 min)
• Full manual UK driving licence

  Strong attention to detail and a professional approach

  Able to work safely and respectfully in properties

  • Experience across plumbing, and basic carpentry, patch plastering, and painting
  • NVQ or trade qualifications in Plumbing or Carpentry (Level 2 min)
  • Full manual UK driving licence
  • Strong attention to detail and a professional approach
  • Able to work safely and respectfully in properties

  Interested in working with a company with a great reputation and working in a role that will make a difference to people's lives? Call Laura Trawford on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to