Multi-Trade/ General Builder

Fortus Recruitment Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Multi-Trade / General Builder to carry out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied residential properties in Andover and surrounding areas. You will work across internal and external trades with a strong focus on carpentry and general building.

The ideal candidate will be confident working independently in occupied homes, delivering high-quality repairs within agreed timescales, and holding a full UK driving licence with your own

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative / General Builder.
• Strong carpentry background.
• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
• Competent across carpentry, general building, kitchens, bathrooms, tiling, flooring, fencing and basic plumbing.
• Good patch plastering and making good skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Completing advanced carpentry and general building repairs.
• Carrying out kitchen and bathroom repairs, installations and refurbishments.
• Completing wall and floor tiling.
• Carrying out vinyl floor laying and repairs.
• Completing patch plastering and making good.
• Carrying out minor plumbing repairs.
• Completing fencing repairs and replacements.
• Carrying out external works including paving, slabbing, concreting and pathway repairs.
• Completing brickwork repairs, pointing and general external maintenance.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs independently.
• Working professionally within occupied properties.
• Completing works within agreed timescales and service levels.
• Recording completed works and materials used.

Skills

Carpentry

General building

Repair skills

Tiling

Flooring

Plastering

Fencing

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Own tools

Tools

Own tools

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade / General Builder to carry out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied residential properties for an established maintenance contractor in Andover and the surrounding areas.

The role will involve a broad range of internal and external building works, with a strong focus on carpentry and general building. The successful candidate will need to be confident working independently in occupied properties and completing repairs to a high standard.

Duties

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance
• Completing advanced carpentry and general building repairs
• Carrying out kitchen and bathroom repairs, installations and refurbishments
• Completing wall and floor tiling
• Carrying out vinyl floor laying and repairs
• Completing patch plastering and making good
• Carrying out minor plumbing repairs
• Completing fencing repairs and replacements
• Carrying out external works including paving, slabbing, concreting and pathway repairs
• Completing brickwork repairs, pointing and general external maintenance
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs independently
• Working professionally within occupied properties
• Completing works within agreed timescales and service levels
• Recording completed works and materials used

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative / General Builder
• Strong carpentry background
• Extensive experience carrying out responsive repairs
• Experience working in occupied residential properties
• Competent across carpentry, general building, kitchens, bathrooms, tiling, flooring, fencing and basic plumbing
• Good patch plastering and making good skills
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload
• Full UK driving licence
• Own tools required

Details

• Full-time position
• Working hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Ongoing work available
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Working across Andover and surrounding areas