Multi Trade Operative

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Job summary

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Carpenter or Plumber Multi Trade Operative for a 12-week contract covering Southwark and Lambeth. You will carry out responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works to ensure properties are safe and well-maintained.

The role requires reliable, self-motivated individuals with a strong focus on quality workmanship and excellent customer service when interacting with residents, clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in carpentry and multi-trade maintenance, ideally in social housing.
• Strong carpentry or plumbing skills with tiling, plastering and general property maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills with residents and clients.
• Full UK driving licence is essential; company van provided for travel between properties.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry: hang doors, fit skirting boards and architraves, general repairs.
• Plumbing: replace taps/basins/toilets, locate leaks, diagnose faults, minor repairs.
• Kitchen and bathroom refurbishments: repairs, refurbishment and improvements.
• Tiling repairs in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Patch plastering to achieve smooth finishes.
• Snagging works to meet quality standards.
• Record jobs and completed works using PDA.
• Provide professional customer liaison with residents and colleagues.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Multi-trade

Customer service

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

PDA

Job description

Fraser Edwards is working with a leading social housing contractor to recruit an experienced Carpenter or Plumber Multi Trade Operatives for a 12 week contract covering Southwark and Lambeth area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Multi Trade Operative capabilities and experience in social housing maintenance. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained and completed to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be reliable, self-motivated and confident working independently, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and excellent customer service when interacting with residents, clients and colleagues.

The Role - Key Responsibilities

• Carpentry: Hanging doors, fitting skirting boards and architraves, and undertaking general carpentry repairs.
• Plumbing: Replacing taps, basins and toilets, identifying and locating leaks, diagnosing plumbing faults, and completing minor repairs.
• Kitchen and Bathroom Refurbishments: Carrying out repair, refurbishment and improvement works.
• Tiling Repairs: Completing minor tiling repairs in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Patch Plastering: Undertaking minor plastering repairs to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
• Snagging Works: Identifying and rectifying defects to ensure all work meets the required quality standards.
• PDA Usage: Accurately recording jobs, repairs and completed works using a PDA.
• Customer Liaison: Communicating professionally with residents, clients and colleagues to deliver a reliable, customer-focused service.

Candidate Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence: Essential. A company van will be provided for travelling between properties and sites.
• Relevant Trade Qualification: Desirable, although practical skills and hands-on experience are highly valued.
• Minimum 3 Years' Experience: Proven experience in carpentry and multi-trade maintenance, ideally within the social housing sector.
• Strong Carpentry or Plumbing Skills: with additional skills in tiling, patch plastering and general property maintenance.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Able to liaise professionally with residents and provide a high standard of customer service.
• Reliable and Self-Motivated: Capable of managing workloads independently, working efficiently and maintaining high standards of workmanship.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term contracting opportunity.
• Company van provided.
• Opportunity to work with an established social housing contractor.