Multi-Trade Operative

Build Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Multi Trader for an ongoing contract in Camden. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in domestic housing maintenance and be skilled in at least two core trades. Responsibilities include carrying out repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure high-quality service. Competitive pay of £22.50 per hour is offered along with a van fuel card and weekly payments.

Benefits

£22.50 per hour

Van fuel card provided

Weekly payments every Friday

Long-term, stable contract with growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in domestic or social housing maintenance.
• Skilled in at least two core trades (carpentry, plumbing, tiling, etc.).
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance in domestic properties.
• Complete carpentry, plumbing, tiling, painting & decorating.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks with high-quality fixes.
• Install or repair doors, sanitaryware, and flooring.
• Complete minor installations and adjustments in bathrooms and kitchens.
• Ensure work meets safety standards.

Skills

Domestic or social housing maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Customer service skills

Job description

Multi Trader Ongoing Contract Role - Camden

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales. We are currently working with a Housing Association seeking an experienced Multi Trader based in Camden.

Day-to-Day Duties for Multi Trader

• Carrying out a variety of repairs and maintenance in occupied and void domestic properties

• Completing carpentry, plumbing, basic tiling, painting & decorating, and general fabric repairs

• Responding to reactive maintenance tasks, diagnosing issues and delivering high-quality first-time fixes where possible

• Installing or repairing doors, skirting boards, sanitaryware, taps, small sections of pipework, flooring, and internal finishes

• Completing bathroom and kitchen-related works including minor installations, adjustments, and making‑good

• Ensuring all work meets required safety standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and professional working environment

• Communicating effectively with tenants, office staff, and supervisors, providing excellent customer service throughout

Requirements for Multi Trader

• Strong background in domestic or social housing maintenance

• Skilled in at least two core trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, tiling, plastering, decorating)

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and complete high-quality repairs across multiple properties

Benefits

• £22.50 per hour

• Van fuel card provided

• Weekly payments every Friday

• Working hours: 8am 5pm

• Long-term, stable contract with growth opportunities

Please apply or contact Tom Morgan at Build Recruitment for further details.

We take pride in understanding your career history and motivations for a new role. We will take references and may ask for proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

We work with a wide range of clients in both the public and private sectors and will help identify employers that align with your skills, experience and personality. Once submitted for a role, you will receive ongoing support and regular communication throughout the process.

Our commitment is to be your career partner helping you secure suitable roles, providing guidance, and offering regular salary benchmarking.

Ideal candidates may have experience as: Multi Trader, Multi Skilled Operative, Maintenance Operative, Carpenter, Plumber, Bathroom Fitter, or other trades roles within social housing, domestic properties, residential buildings, local authority or MOD environments.