Multi Trade Operative

R9 Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A maintenance recruitment agency is looking for a skilled maintenance worker in Leicester. The role involves carrying out repairs in residential properties, including plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance. Candidates must have a full clean driving license and experience in various trades. This position offers a competitive salary and includes benefits like a fuel card, annual leave, and paid volunteer days.

Benefits

Annual holiday 23 days + Bank holidays

Long service awards

Perkbox benefits

Paid yearly volunteer days

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence is essential.
• Health and safety consciousness is required.
• Experience in multiple maintenance trades is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day reactive repairs in residential properties.
• Fix leaks and replace plumbing fixtures.
• Install and repair carpentry work and doors.
• Carry out painting and decorating tasks.

Skills

Repairs

Plumbing

Carpentry

Attention to detail

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Salary

36,000 P / A

Location

Leicester

Van and Fuel Card Provided

Benefits

Annual holiday 23 days + Bank holidays

Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded

Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more

Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause

Responsibilities

General Repairs & Maintenance: Perform day-to-day reactive repairs in social housing / residential properties, aiming for a first‑time fix.

Plumbing: Fix leaks, replace taps, showers, waste pipes, syphons, and valves.

Carpentry: Install and repair doors, skirting boards, bath panels, and kitchen units.

Tiling & Flooring: Lay tiles, repair floor finishes, and install new flooring.

Painting & Decorating: Carry out internal and external painting, wallpapering, and surface preparation.

Requirements

Full clean driving licence (essential)

Attention to detail (essential)

Health and safety conscious, ensuring policies and procedures are met at all times (essential)

Experience in repairs, maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, bricklaying, plastering and painting (essential)

Flexible, working in any reasonable location throughout the town / city

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