Multi Trade Operative

Fortus Recruitment Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group are recruiting for Multi‑Trade Operatives to join a social housing contractor in Essex, offering £160 to £180 per day with a company van and a fuel card provided.

You will carry out a wide range of day‑to‑day responsive and planned maintenance within occupied social housing properties, working independently and as part of a wider team, ensuring repairs are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Customer‑facing role requiring professionalism and reliability.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade operatives with social housing experience preferred.
• Trade skills across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting.
• Professional, reliable, and customer-focused with a clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive and planned maintenance within social housing properties.
• Undertake multiple trades as required.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to a high standard, often on first visit.
• Maintain safety and complete accurate job records.

Skills

Multi-trade proficiency

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Painting and decorating

Customer facing

Driving licence

Education

Time-served trade experience

Trade qualifications beneficial

Job description

Fortus Recruitment are currently recruting for Multi‑Trade Operatives to join a social housing contractor paying £160 to £180 per day working across Essex with a company van and fuel card supplied.

You will carry out a wide range of day‑to‑day responsive and planned maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. You will work independently and as part of a wider team, completing repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You will be customer‑facing, so professionalism, reliability, and respect for residents' homes are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out responsive and planned maintenance works within social housing properties

Undertake a variety of trades, including (but not limited to):

• Carpentry
• Plumbing (basic)
• Plastering (patch repairs)
• Tiling
• Flooring repairs
• Painting & decorating

Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently

Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and completed on first visit where possible

Work in occupied properties, maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times

Adhere to health & safety regulations and company procedures

Accurately complete job records and communicate updates to the office team

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Multi‑Trade Operative, ideally within social housing

Strong skills across multiple trades

Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Professional and customer‑focused approach

Full UK driving licence

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience working in social housing or tenant‑occupied properties is highly desirable

Trade qualifications or time‑served experience beneficial

Knowledge of responsive repairs and voids work advantageous