Multi Trade Operative

Niyaa People; Daventry; On-site; GBP 2,066,400 - 2,755,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing self-employed work

Monday to Friday working

Weekly pay (CIS payments available)

Opportunity to secure long-term work

Job summary

Niyaa People is seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join a well-established contractor delivering void property repairs in Daventry. This ongoing temporary role offers regular work within a busy team completing high-quality refurbishment projects.

The role covers a range of trades on social housing void properties, with emphasis on carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating to achieve lettable standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi Trade Operative across multiple trades.
• Own van and own tools.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in social housing void properties desirable.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting & decorating experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs across multiple trades to a void property.
• Prepare homes to a lettable standard.
• Repair doors, frames, locks, kitchens, bathrooms and fixtures.
• Patch plastering, wall repairs and minor rendering.
• Basic plumbing repairs including taps, sinks, toilets, pipework.
• Hang doors, fit skirting boards and architraves.
• Tile walls and floors and finish painting and decorating.
• Ensure void standard met within timescales.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Multi-skilled trades

Own van

Own tools

Social housing voids experience

Carpentry

Plumbing

Independent worker

Driving licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join a well‑established contractor carrying out void property repairs and refurbishment works to social housing properties across Daventry.

This is an ongoing temporary role offering regular work with the opportunity to join a busy team delivering high‑quality void property maintenance and refurbishment projects.

The role involves working on void social housing properties across Daventry, carrying out a range of multi‑trade repairs to prepare homes to a lettable standard.

We welcome applications from Multi Skilled Operatives, Multi Traders, Property Maintenance Operatives, Void Operatives, Maintenance Technicians, Carpenter Multi Traders, Plumber Multi Traders, and Repairs Operatives with experience working within social housing or domestic property maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of repairs across multiple trades, including basic carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and painting & decorating
• Complete repairs to doors, frames, locks, kitchens, bathrooms, and internal fixtures and fittings
• Undertake patch plastering, wall repairs, and minor rendering where required
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs, including replacing taps, sinks, toilets, and pipework
• Complete minor carpentry works including hanging doors, fitting skirting boards, architraves, and kitchen repairs
• Carry out wall and floor tiling repairs as required
• Prepare surfaces and complete painting and decorating to achieve a high‑quality finish
• Ensure all properties are completed to the required void standard within agreed timescales
• Work safely and effectively while maintaining a clean and tidy work area
• Complete all work in accordance with health and safety regulations and company standards

Requirements

• To have your own van
• To have your own tools
• Previous experience working as a Multi Trade Operative
• Experience across a range of trades including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating
• Previous experience working on social housing void properties is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Ongoing self‑employed work
• Monday to Friday working
• Weekly pay (CIS payments available)
• Opportunity to secure long‑term work with a reputable contractor