Multi Trade Operative

Broxtowe Borough Council; Beeston; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused local council is seeking a MULTI TRADE OPERATIVE to join the Housing Repairs team in Beeston. This role involves performing various repairs in council housing, particularly in tenanted properties, where excellent customer service and technical skills across multiple trades are essential. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm and flexibility to ensure a responsive service. Salary ranges from £33,170 to £34,806, plus a tool allowance and company van provided.

Benefits

Generous pension fund

Flexible working options

Employee benefits scheme with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in social housing is preferred.
• Ability to undertake repairs in tenanted properties.
• Must maintain accurate records of completed work.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a variety of repairs across trades like joinery and plumbing.
• Visit various properties to communicate effectively with customers.
• Work in both tenanted and empty properties.

Skills

Excellent technical skills in more than one trade

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Accurate record keeping

Education

Qualification to evidence ability in trades

Job description

MULTI TRADE OPERATIVE

£33,170 - £34,806 per annum (Grade 8)
Plus a tool allowance of up to £483.08 per year

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated and customer-focused individual, who can fulfil this role within the Council’s Housing Repairs team.

In this role you will spend your day undertaking a variety of repairs to our Council’s housing stock across a variety of trades such as joinery and plumbing. As you will be visiting various properties you will require excellent customer service skills in order to effectively communicate with our customers.

Most of your work will be undertaken in tenanted properties, but you may also be required to work in empty properties to undertake work to get these ready for new tenants.

You will be provided with a company van for this role.

Experience

• Working in social housing
• Undertaking repairs in tenanted properties
• Working in a team
• Accurate record keeping

Ideal candidate

• Have excellent technical skills in more than one trade
• Hold a qualification to evidence their ability
• Have strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Be enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Have a flexible approach to meet the needs of a demanding service
• Be someone who represents our GREAT values and behaviours

What you need to know:
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact our team leaders Neil Anstiss 07720809648 or Matt Fletcher 07773111869.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a short practical interview, where they will be required to bring their own hand tools to complete a variety of tasks that will evidence their suitability for the role. Power tools can be provided if needed.

Our preferred method of applying for jobs is online at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/currentvacancies (please do not send CVs).

Please quote reference no: T158
Closing date: Sunday, 25 January 2026 (midnight)

Why join us?

The Council has five GREAT values which represent our standards and expectations of how we’ll work.

As a disability confident employer and an organisation that is committed to equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The Council embraces flexible ways of working to ensure that we can attract the best talent and experience and get the most from our employees. Whilst meeting the needs of our residents is a priority and we can’t guarantee we can accept all flexible working requests, we are happy to discuss your options when you apply for a job with us.

As a Broxtowe Borough Council employee you can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme. You can read more about these at www.broxtowe.gov.uk/jobs