Multi-Trade Operative

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Trader for an ongoing contract role in Camden. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in domestic or social housing maintenance and be skilled in carpentry and plumbing. Responsibilities include carrying out repairs in occupied properties and ensuring high-quality workmanship. This role offers £22.50 per hour, a 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.
• Experience in at least two core trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, tiling).
• Ability to work independently and complete high-quality repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs and maintenance in domestic properties.
• Complete carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and general fabric repairs.
• Respond to reactive maintenance tasks and deliver first-time fixes.
• Install or repair doors, sanitaryware, and internal finishes.

Skills

Skilled in carpentry

Skilled in plumbing

Good communication skills

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 Morganat 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.