Multi-Trade Operative

Build Recruitment Limited; Manor Royal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a skilled Multi Trader to join a reactive maintenance team in social housing. This role involves attending to various repair jobs, including carpentry and plumbing, with a focus on customer service and first-time fixes. Candidates should have experience in multiple trades and hold a full UK driving license. The position offers long-term stability, a competitive salary, and additional benefits, including a fuel card and holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Van & Fuel Card Provided

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

£370 additional OOH allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or domestic maintenance.
• Confident across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence (manual) required.

Responsibilities

• Attend day-to-day repair jobs across social housing properties.
• Diagnose issues on the first visit focusing on first-time fix.
• Provide excellent customer service to tenants.

Skills

Multi Trader

Plumber

Carpenter

Joiner

General Builder

Job description

Job Title: Multi Trader – Social Housing

Location: Crawley (Main Yard) – Covering Crawley, Horsham, Croydon & South London

Type: Temp to Perm (High Chance of Permanent Offer)

Sector: Social Housing / Property Maintenance

Build Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency supplying top-quality trades and maintenance professionals to leading organisations across the built environment. With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we work with major Housing Associations, Local Authorities, Construction, FM and Property companies—supporting candidates from operative to executive level.

We are currently partnered with a well-established Housing Association seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join their reactive maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stability, a long-term role and progression within a respected organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing (Day-to-Day Duties)

Reactive Repairs & Maintenance

• Attend day-to-day repair jobs across occupied and void social housing properties.

• Diagnose issues on the first visit with a strong focus on first-time fix.

• Carry out a wide range of multi-trade tasks including carpentry, basic plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and general building maintenance.

Carpentry

• Repair/replace doors, frames, skirting, architraves, kitchen units.

• Fit locks, handles, hinges.

• Make safe any damaged timber works following emergencies.

Plumbing

• Repair leaks, taps, traps, wastes, toilets, radiators, and clear blockages.

• Replace basic plumbing fixtures when needed.

• Ensure water systems are safe and functional.

General Building / Fabric Works

• Patch plaster repairs, resealing bathrooms/kitchens, small tiling works.

• Minor painting/making good.

• Groundworks, fencing repairs, and external maintenance as required.

Customer Service & Reporting

• Provide excellent customer service to tenants, clearly explaining work being completed.

• Use a handheld/PDA to update job progress, materials used, and completion notes.

• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment inside tenants’ homes.

What You’ll Receive (Benefits)

• Van & Fuel Card Provided

• Long-term stability with a high chance of permanent employment

• £370 additional OOH allowance on top of salary

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (once permanent)

• Supportive management and clear progression opportunities

Who We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates will have experience in one of the following roles:
Multi Trader, Maintenance Operative, Carpenter, Joiner, Plumber, Plumber Multi, Unvented Plumber, Part P Plumber, Plasterer, Multi Skilled Operative, General Builder

Experience within social housing, domestic maintenance, housing associations, or council properties is highly desirable, especially those with backgrounds in disrepair or complex works teams.

You must also:

• Be confident across multiple trades

• Hold a full UK driving licence (manual)

• Be comfortable working in occupied homes

InterestedApply Today

Please apply directly or contact Tom Morgan at Build Recruitment for more information. We’ll take the time to understand your experience, career goals, and the type of role you’re looking for. From reference checks to interview support, we’ll guide you through every step of the process.

We work with a wide range of clients across the public and private sectors, so if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’ll help identify roles that match your skills and personality.