Multi Trade Operative

Adur & Worthing Councils; Lancing; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee resource groups/networks

Buddy Support Programme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Adur & Worthing Councils is recruiting for Multi Trade Operatives to join Adur Homes on a permanent basis. You will carry out high-quality housing maintenance, repairs and refurbishment across tenanted, leasehold and vacant properties, supporting the Multi Trade Operative Supervisor and frontline service delivery.

We are seeking competent tradespeople with City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent in carpentry, plumbing, brickwork or general maintenance, and a positive, customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• A City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or documented equivalent experience in an appropriate construction trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, or general maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Undertake high-quality housing maintenance, repairs and refurbishment across tenanted, leasehold and vacant council-owned properties.
• Support the Multi Trade Operative Supervisor and work on the front line within communities.

Skills

City & Guilds

BTEC

NVQ

Construction trade experience

Education

Construction trade certs

Job description

Job Category: Housing & Homelessness Prevention

Starting from £32,578 to £37,563 per annum

Grade

Grade 5

Hours

37 hours per week

Place of work

27th September 2026 at 23:55 pm

Interviews

TBC

At Adur Homes, we are actively investing in our workforce. As part of our exciting service redesign, we are looking for dedicated Multi Trade Operatives to join our team on a permanent basis.

These additional posts sit at the very heart of our service. Working on the front line within our communities, you will interact directly with our residents every day. You will support the Multi Trade Operative Supervisor by undertaking high-quality housing maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment works across tenanted, leasehold, and vacant council-owned properties.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are both highly competent tradespeople and compassionate professionals. Our residents are at the centre of everything we do, so your ability to handle situations with empathy, kindness, and understanding is just as important as your technical skill set.

To be successful, you will need:

Competence & Skill: A City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or documented equivalent experience in an appropriate construction trade (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, brickwork, or general maintenance).

Compassion & Communication: A positive, inclusive attitude towards customers, with a commitment to valuing kindness and compassion in the Workplace.

Adaptability: A willingness to embrace new ways of working and participate in an out-of-hours duty rota to support our residents when they need us most.

Requirements: A valid driving licence and a good standard of physical fitness to carry out the required duties.

Our Values

We live by a set of simple, powerful principles:

We say what we think & do what we say.

We are inclusive & kind.

We think & act beyond ourselves and our service.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS Check Clearance.

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee resource groups/networks

Buddy Support Programme

Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Fair, Green & Local - Please see link below to our corporate plan with our key priorities for Adur and Worthing (2025-2028):

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Job Category

Housing & Homelessness Prevention