Multi-Trade Engineer (Responsive Repairs)

Daniel Owen Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is looking for a Multi-Trade Engineer to join their responsive repairs team. The role involves carrying out maintenance in occupied properties, diagnosing faults, and liaising with the planning team. Ideal candidates will hold a clean UK driving licence and possess relevant NVQs in plumbing or carpentry. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive pay and excellent benefits including a company van, 25 days annual leave, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Company van with full insurance

25 days paid leave

Annual allowance for personalized benefits

Annual performance bonus

Health cash plan

Complimentary monthly massage

Group yoga sessions

Qualifications

• Experience in carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to assess repair requirements on-site and provide solutions.
• Experience in participating in an emergency repairs rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied residential properties.
• Liaise with the Planning Team to coordinate schedules.
• Use a PDA to manage work schedules and document progress.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence (clean)

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Trade Engineer (Responsive Repairs)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 4:30 pm
Salary: £40,977.48 per annum

We're currently looking for a Multi-Trade Engineer to join the responsive repairs team at a dynamic, award-winning housing association known for its stability, innovation, and bold future plans.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied residential properties, ensuring all work is completed to a professional and safe standard.
• Assessing repair requirements on-site, identifying cost‑effective and appropriate solutions, and completing works with minimal disruption to residents.
• Liaising with the Planning Team to coordinate schedules, optimise productivity, and ensure efficient job completion.
• Participating in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota, providing responsive support as required.
• Diagnosing faults effectively, determining the most suitable and value-driven repair solution, and arranging materials as needed.
• Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) or similar device to manage work schedules, document progress, and maintain accurate job records.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties or projects as requested by your line manager.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (clean)
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or Carpentry (preferred)

Benefits

• A modern, fully equipped company van with full insurance, fuel card, and power tools, all provided at no cost to you.
• 25 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays), with the option to request a 4-day compressed working week for a better work‑life balance.
• An annual allowance of £900 to spend on personalised benefits.
• A discretionary annual bonus and a performance bonus scheme allowing you to earn up to 4.5% of your annual salary.
• Free access to financial advisory services, including mortgage, debt, savings, and pension guidance.
• A health cash plan to support your well-being.
• Complimentary monthly massage and access to group yoga sessions to promote relaxation and fitness.
• Participation in a rotational on-call schedule providing out-of-hours support for emergency repairs.

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.

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