Multi-Trade Operative

18 Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Paid holiday entitlement

Job summary

18 Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative for a permanent role delivering responsive repairs, void refurbishments, and planned maintenance across social housing properties in Birmingham. You will work on varied trades, prioritise quality workmanship and customer service, and operate with handheld devices to complete job sheets.

The ideal candidate has core trade skills in carpentry or plumbing, access to basic tools, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Core trades: carpentry, plumbing or general building.
• Own basic trade tools are required.
• Full clean UK driving licence and DBS check preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs in occupied social housing properties.
• Complete void property refurbishments to agreed standards and timescales.
• Undertake a variety of trade works including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting and decorating.
• Diagnose faults and identify repair solutions.
• Ensure work is completed safely and complies with company procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes.
• Accurately complete job sheets and paperwork using handheld devices.
• Work independently and manage daily workloads.

Skills

Trade skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

General building

Customer service

Tools

Trade tools

Job description

Permanent Position | Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

Are you an experienced Multi-Trade Operative looking for a long-term, secure role within the social housing sector? We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused individual to join a growing maintenance team delivering responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and void property refurbishments across social housing properties.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent position with a company that values quality workmanship, customer service, and employee development.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs in occupied social housing properties
• Complete void property refurbishments to agreed standards and timescales
• Undertake a variety of trade works including:
  • Basic plumbing repairs
  • Carpentry and joinery works
  • Patch plastering and making good
  • Tiling repairs and replacements
  • Painting and decorating
  • General building maintenance
• Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company procedures
• Provide excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes
• Accurately complete job sheets and associated paperwork using handheld devices where required
• Work independently and manage daily workloads efficiently

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Multi-Trade Operative within social housing repairs and maintenance
• Competent in a range of trades, with a core skill in either carpentry, plumbing, or general building
• Ability to carry out high-quality repairs with minimal supervision
• Must possess own basic trade tools
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Clean DBS check
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work in occupied and void properties

Package

• Permanent contract
• Competitive salary
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a reliable and experienced Multi-Trade Operative looking for your next permanent opportunity within social housing maintenance, we would love to hear from you