Multi-trade

Niyaa People; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Protective clothing provided

£155 annual tool allowance

Job summary

Niyaa People seeks a Multi-Trade Operative (Plumbing Specialist) for Maidenhead on a 12-month contract. You will perform reactive repairs and essential plumbing work across social housing, while also handling broader multi-trade tasks. A driving licence and self-sufficiency are required.

Earn 43,951£ per year plus up to 7,032£ performance pay, with a company van and £155 annual tool allowance. 42 hours/week and rota-based out-of-hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a plumber by trade or has substantial, demonstrable plumbing experience.
• Previous experience working as a Multi-Trade Operative, Plumber or similar.
• Strong plumbing skills alongside experience in other trades.
• Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Experience working in both void and tenanted properties.
• Experience working independently or on a self-employed basis.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• A willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Completing reactive repairs and maintenance across social housing properties.
• Carrying out plumbing repairs and maintenance as your primary trade.
• Undertaking a variety of multi-trade repairs across void and tenanted properties.
• Completing general property maintenance and associated remedial works.
• Identifying faults and carrying out repairs to a high standard.
• Managing your workload and responding to changing priorities.
• Working professionally with tenants and minimising disruption.
• Completing jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintaining clean and tidy working areas.
• Participating in an out-of-hours service on a rota basis.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Multi-trade skills

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Workload management

Driving licence

UK work eligibility

Out-of-hours availability

Education

Plumbing trade qualification

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative (Plumbing Specialist) role covering Maidenhead, paying £43,951 per annum + up to £7,032 performance pay, with a company van, protective clothing and £155 annual tool allowance.

This is a 12-month contract working across social housing properties, carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance. This opportunity could suit self-employed plumbers and multi-trade operatives looking for a long-term contract. You must be a qualified plumber by trade or have substantial relevant plumbing experience, alongside broader multi-trade skills.

As a Multi-Trade Operative, you will be:

• Completing reactive repairs and maintenance across social housing properties.
• Carrying out plumbing repairs and maintenance as your primary trade.
• Undertaking a variety of multi-trade repairs across void and tenanted properties.
• Completing general property maintenance and associated remedial works.
• Identifying faults and carrying out repairs to a high standard.
• Managing your workload and responding to changing priorities.
• Working professionally with tenants and minimising disruption.
• Completing jobs safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintaining clean and tidy working areas.
• Participating in an out-of-hours service on a rota basis.

• Qualified as a plumber by trade or has substantial, demonstrable plumbing experience.
• Previous experience working as a Multi-Trade Operative, Plumber or similar.
• Strong plumbing skills alongside experience in other trades.
• Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Experience working in both void and tenanted properties.
• Experience working independently or on a self-employed basis.
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• A professional and customer-focused approach.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.
• A willingness to participate in an out-of-hours rota.

The role is offering:

• £43,951 per annum
• Up to £7,032 annual performance pay
• Company van
• Protective clothing provided
• £155 annual tool allowance
• 42 hours per week
• 12-month contract
• Opportunity for self-employed tradespeople seeking a longer-term contract

Location & travel

Based around Maidenhead, with candidates ideally living within 20 miles of the head office. Those living further away may be required to contribute towards fuel costs for the van commute to the Maidenhead office.

Interviews

• First interview via Microsoft Teams with the Multi-Trade Supervisors.
• Second interview involving a practical skills test at a void property.