Multi-Skilled (Plumber or Carpenter)

RG Setsquare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Fuel card provided

Job summary

RG Setsquare is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Operative for its busy social housing repairs contract in South London. You will perform maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, and decorating to keep residents' homes safe and functioning.

The role requires proven multi-trade experience, a full UK driving licence, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. DBS clearance is required, and you will work 42.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 8:00–5:00.

Qualifications

• Proven experience across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence (over 21, held for 3+ months).
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations (DSB clearance as required).

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs in occupied and void social housing properties.
• Repair or replace skirting boards, doors, handles, locks, and hinges.
• Install and adjust kitchen units and worktops.
• Patch plastering, wall/floor tiling, painting, and decorating.
• Identify and fix minor plumbing issues (leaks, dripping taps, blocked sinks).
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle.
• Accurately record work using handheld devices or job sheets.
• Deliver excellent customer service while respecting residents' homes.

Job description

Position: Multi-Trade Carpenter or plumber

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Location: South London

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: 23.54/hour on UMB (Temp to perm)

Benefits

• Van and fuel card provided

Role Overview

We're looking for a skilled and versatile Multi-Skilled Operative to join a busy responsive repairs contract. You'll deliver high-quality maintenance across multiple trades, including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, and decorating, ensuring residents' homes, Social Housing remain safe and functional.

Key Duties

• Carry out responsive repairs in occupied and void social housing properties
• Repair or replace skirting boards, doors, handles, locks, and hinges
• Install and adjust kitchen units and worktops
• Patch plastering, wall/floor tiling, painting, and decorating
• Identify and fix minor plumbing issues (leaks, dripping taps, blocked sinks)
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle
• Accurately record work using handheld devices or job sheets
• Deliver excellent customer service while respecting residents' homes

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience across multiple trades
• Full UK driving licence (over 21, held for 3+ months, Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• DBS/security check clearance required

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.