Multi Trade Operative

Fortus Recruitment Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a social housing contractor in Cambridge and surrounding areas. You will carry out day-to-day maintenance and repairs across occupied properties, using a range of trades.

The role requires competence across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling and general repairs, with a focus on safety and tenant care. A full UK driving licence and owning your own tools are essential, plus strong communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Multi-Trade Operative or in a similar maintenance role.
• Competent across a range of trades.
• Experience working in social housing or domestic maintenance is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools and a professional, reliable approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs in social housing properties.
• Completing a range of multi-trade tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, patch plastering, tiling and general property repairs.
• Responding to maintenance issues and completing repairs to a high standard.
• Working in occupied properties, providing a professional and courteous service to tenants.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Reliability

Tools

Basic plumbing tools

Carpentry tools

Tiling tools

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative - Social Housing

Location: Cambridge and surrounding areas

Pay: £160 per day

Company Van and Fuel Card Provided

Fortus Recruitment are currently recruiting an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join an established social housing contractor, carrying out maintenance and repair work across Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

This is a great opportunity for a reliable, skilled tradesperson looking for consistent work within the social housing sector.

The Role

• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance and repairs in social housing properties.
• Completing a range of multi-trade tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, patch plastering, tiling and general property repairs.
• Responding to maintenance issues and completing repairs to a high standard.
• Working in occupied properties, providing a professional and courteous service to tenants.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Multi-Trade Operative or in a similar maintenance role.
• Competent across a range of trades.
• Experience working in social housing or domestic maintenance is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools and a professional, reliable approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

What's on Offer?

• £160 per day
• Company van provided
• Fuel card supplied
• Ongoing work with an established social housing contractor.
• Work across Cambridge and surrounding areas.
• Opportunity for consistent work for the right candidate