Multi Trade Operative

Ashford Borough Council; Ashford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Multi Trade Operative in Ashford. The role involves providing multi-skilled trade services for repairs and maintenance across housing properties. The successful candidate will have skills in carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and more. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training and development. Work is full-time with a structured work pattern including weekdays and Saturdays.

Benefits

Excellent salary-linked pension scheme

Generous annual leave with flexi time

Free life insurance

Supportive relocation package

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled trade services including repairs and planned maintenance.
• Ability to organise and timetable allocated work.
• Experience in various trades relevant to building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a multi-skilled trade service for repairs and maintenance.
• Organise timetabling of allocated work across multiple trades.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Tiling

Painting & decorating

UPVC repairs

Lock smithery

Job description

Job Title: Multi Trade Operative

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary: Up to GBP38,140 per annum (GBP16.52 to GBP18.28 per hour)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week.

Closing Date: 9th September 2025

About The Role:

Our repairs team are responsible for the provision of repairs and maintenance requirements for 5000+ housing properties and, multiple other council owned and or operated stock.

Essentially, as a Multi Trade Operative you will be providing a multi-skilled trade service on repairs and planned maintenance and organising timetabling allocated work consisting of various multi trade tasks including but not limited to:

• Carpentry (Dominant Trade)
• Plumbing
• Tiling
• Painting & decorating
• UPVC repairs
• Lock smithery

A van and all PPE will be allocated, varying from masks, ear defenders, and knee pads

The working hours are 40 Hours a week 08:00-17:00 and once every four weeks the work pattern is adjusted to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 12:00-20:00 and Saturday 08:00-13:00.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration package including:

• An excellent salary linked pension scheme,
• Generous annual leave with flexi time
• Free life insurance
• Supportive relocation package
• Opportunities for training and development

Additional Information:

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Multi Trade Builder, Skilled Tradesperson, Multi Skilled Tradesman, Multi Trade Operative, Builder, Property Maintenance, Handyman, Handywoman, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Repairs, Electrical Engineer, Carpenter, Carpentry, Plumber, Plumbing, Electrician, Electrical, Plasterer, Plastering, Tiler, Tiling, Paver, Paving, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Building Maintenance, will all be considered.