Multi Trade Joiner

WATES; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is looking for a qualified Multi Trade Joiner in Cambridge. The role involves repairing kitchen units, fitting window frames, and performing multi-trade tasks, mainly in social housing. Applicants should have NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent and a full UK driving licence. Competitive pay and benefits included, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and community impact.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Fitness programs

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified with NVQ Level 2/3 in relevant field.
• Experience in joinery, plumbing, and plastering is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and renew kitchen units, worktops, and finishes.
• Fit and repair ironmongery and window frames.
• Carry out multi-trade tasks including plumbing and plastering.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Plastering

Multi-trade skills

Social housing experience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy — Multi Trade Joiner in Cambridge. Company: WPS / Liberty. You will be a qualified Multi Trade Joiner with a passion for green energy, joining us in making homes smarter and more sustainable. Working in social housing, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive team environment — all while working 40 hours per week.

Please note: You may be required to work further afield depending on contract demands.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: Competitive annual leave + bank holidays
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness programs
• Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development

Your Role

• Repair/renew kitchen units, worktops, decorative finishes
• Fit/repair ironmongery, timber & UPVC window frames
• Glazing, fencing, gates, and multi-trade tasks (plumbing, patch plastering, groundwork)
• Support heating system rip-outs, ASHP prep, loft insulation, and more

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent apprenticeship
• Experience in joinery, plumbing, and plastering (desirable)
• Multi-trade skills and social housing experience (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card, asbestos awareness, and own tools

Why WPS/Liberty?

We’re a diverse, supportive team focused on personal development, wellbeing, and making a real impact in the communities we serve. At Liberty, you’ll work with industry leaders and grow your career in a meaningful way.

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Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please note: National Security Vetting.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.