Multi Trade Operative

Ian Williams Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Legal and financial advice

Counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd is looking for a Multi Trade Operative to join our reactive repairs team, covering the Exmouth area. You’ll handle a range of tasks in occupied properties, including joinery, plumbing and tiling, with a focus on keeping customers satisfied.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade and a full UK driving licence. The salary starts at £35,530 for a 39-hour week, with on-target earnings up to £39,586 plus bonus, overtime and call-out.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade works in occupied properties (joinery, plumbing, tiling and more).
• Apply fault finding skills to resolve issues in domestic settings.
• Ensure safety and quality in all work undertaken.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Our business is growing, and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We’re looking for a skilled Multi Trade Operative to join our reactive repairs team, covering the Exmouth area. If you like a bit of everything and enjoy staying busy, a Multi Trade at Ian Williams is the right career for you. Join a team where your versatility is valued, your pace is rewarded, and no two days are the same.

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:

• Competitive basic salary of £35,530 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £39,586 with bonus, overtime and call out
• Company van and fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.

The Multi Trade Operative Role

• Health & Safety first - We're committed to keeping you safe, happy, and supported. Safety is central to every aspect of this role, for you, us, and our customers.
• Multi trade work - Complete works within occupied properties, including joinery, plumbing, tiling and more
• Problem solving - Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively.

What You Will Bring As a Multi Trade Operative

You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade, ideally with experience in domestic or social housing environments, desirable, but not essential.

With a genuine passion for improving people’s homes, you bring strong customer service skills and enjoy working with others. A full UK driving licence is required.

Life at Ian Williams

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!