Multi Trade Operative

VIVID; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Productivity bonus

Uniform and PPE provided

Pension 6% matched 7–10%

Life assurance x3 salary

Private medical insurance

Medicash health plan

Enhanced leave for family events

Counselling & financial information

Job summary

VIVID is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to join our Repairs Team in South Hampshire, based at Portsmouth. This full-time, permanent role covers high-quality repairs across social housing properties with 39 hours per week and shifts 8:00–16:30 or 10:00–18:30.

You will participate in the emergency on-call rota as required. You will utilise your carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating skills daily, use handheld devices to manage job tickets, and uphold safety standards while

Qualifications

• Qualified in at least two core trades (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting).
• Experience in multi-trade or general maintenance in occupied homes.
• Proven UPVC repairs and installation experience.
• Strong customer service and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs across several trades in occupied properties.
• Attend jobs as scheduled and ensure first-time quality.
• Use handheld devices to update tickets and progress.
• Maintain van stock, tools and materials.
• Participate in emergency on-call rota.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Decorating

General Maintenance

Health and Safety

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

We’re VIVID! - We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people!

We’re looking for skilled Multi-Trade Operatives to join our dedicated Repairs Team in South Hampshire. Based out of our Portsmouth office, you’ll be working across South Hampshire and surrounding areas. This is a full time, permanent role, working39 hoursper week delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance works across our social housing properties. We have both 8:00am- 4:30pm or 10:00am- 6:30pm shifts available, further info will be provided at interview. You’ll also participate in the emergency on-call rota as required.

On top of the competitive salary, you can benefit from:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
• Use of a company van & fuel card for your work travel
• A productivity-related bonus scheme to enhance your take-home
• Uniform and PPE provided
• A generous contributory pension of 6%. We’ll match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
• Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Health care cash plan called Medicash
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to counselling, legal and financial information
• Electric car scheme
• Huge variety of in-house & e-learning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes

Here’s The Facts About The Role

As a multi-trade operative, you’ll carry out a variety of repairs to our occupied properties. Using your specialist skills, expertise and initiative to carry out your job to a high standard. You’ll attend all jobs as arranged with the customer, making sure jobs are completed ‘right first time’. This role will involve some light admin duties and the use of an electronic handheld device.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

Delivering multi-trade tasks such as:

• Carpentry - doors, skirting, architraves, locks, windows, kitchen units
• Plumbing - tap replacements, unblocking sinks, WC repairs, leak detection
• Plastering & Making Good - patch repairs to walls and ceilings
• Tiling & Decorating - restoring finishes to a high standard
• General Maintenance - fencing, gates, flooring, minor roofing, external repairs
• Use handheld devices to manage job tickets and update progress
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and building regulations
• Maintain professional communication with customers and colleagues
• Manage van stock, tools, and materials effectively
• Participate in emergency call-out rota when required

The multi-trade operative will be qualified to City & Guilds NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in a trade discipline (we’ll also take your experience into consideration). You’ll have proven experience in a multi-trade or general maintenance role and be competent in at least two core trades (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, plastering, painting). Applicants must have demonstrable experience in UPVC repairs and installation, alongside competent carpentry skills as part of a multi-trade maintenance role.

Please refer to the Job Description and Skills Matrix, which provide a detailed overview of the responsibilities, required certifications, and supporting evidence needed for Multi Trade Operatives across the three competency levels.

You’ll have strong customer service skills, and experience working in occupied homes with professionalism. Adherence to safety and safeguarding policies is essential.

We Do Our Best To Make Reasonable Adjustments Wherever Possible. However, Due To The Nature Of This Position, The Job Holder Must Be Capable Of

• Working at heights
• Manual handling and lifting heavy and bulky items
• A high degree of mobility, which will include walking/lifting/loading and unloading vehicles

A full, clean current driving licence (held for at least 1 year) is needed so you can drive one of our vans when necessary. Offers are subject to satisfactory driving licence checks and basic DBS check.

Please note that candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment before an offer of employment is made.