Multi-Skilled Tradesman

Daniel Owen Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. is recruiting a Multi-Trade Operative for a disrepair contract across Wigan and surrounding areas. Immediate start, with a 12-week temporary period leading to permanent employment.

The role involves working on occupied and void social housing properties and performing plastering, kitchen and bathroom installations, and other multi-skilled repairs. You will require proven experience in social housing, strong plastering skills, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative within social housing, repairs or refurbishment projects.
• Strong plastering skills, including full re-skims and repair work.
• Experience fitting kitchens and bathrooms.
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Good customer-facing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out disrepair works within occupied and void social housing properties
• Hacking off damaged plaster and preparing surfaces for repair
• Full plastering and re-skimming of kitchens, bathrooms and associated areas
• Kitchen fitting including units, worktops and finishing works
• Bathroom installations and refurbishment works
• Completing a variety of multi-skilled repairs and maintenance tasks
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Maintaining excellent customer service when working within tenants' homes

Skills

Multi-Trade Operative

Plastering

Kitchen fitting

Bathroom refurbishment

Disrepair works

Customer service

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Contract Details

• £21.00 - £22.00 per hour CIS
• 12-week temporary contract leading to a permanent position
• Permanent salary: £35,000 per annum
• Company van & fuel card provided from day one
• Based in Wigan
• Immediate start available

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a growing social housing contractor working on a disrepair contract across Wigan and surrounding areas.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled operative looking for long-term, permanent employment following an initial temporary period.

Duties Will Include

• Carrying out disrepair works within occupied and void social housing properties
• Hacking off damaged plaster and preparing surfaces for repair
• Full plastering and re-skimming of kitchens, bathrooms and associated areas
• Kitchen fitting including units, worktops and finishing works
• Bathroom installations and refurbishment works
• Completing a variety of multi-skilled repairs and maintenance tasks
• Ensuring work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
• Maintaining excellent customer service when working within tenants' homes

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative within social housing, repairs or refurbishment projects
• Strong plastering skills, including full re-skims and repair work
• Experience fitting kitchens and bathrooms
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Good customer-facing and communication skills