Multi-Trade Operative

Niyaa People Ltd; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CIS payments available

Long-term self-employed contract

ASAP start

Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd is recruiting a seasoned Multi-Trade Operative for a long-term, self-employed role across Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas. You'll perform responsive repairs and maintenance in tenanted social housing properties, earning £23 per hour with fuel paid between jobs and weekly pay.

Must be capable across several trades, have your own tools and a reliable vehicle, and work independently in occupied homes while keeping tenants informed and downtime to a minimum.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade experience in domestic maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to work across several trades in tenanted properties.
• Own tools and a reliable vehicle are essential for field-based work.
• Capable of working independently with good time management and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and general maintenance in tenanted social housing properties.
• Complete a range of multi-trade repairs based on skill set.
• Carpentry and joinery repairs including doors and frames.
• Basic plumbing repairs and fixes for leaks, taps and toilets.
• Minor plastering, tiling, finishing and Kitchen/Bathroom repairs.
• Repair or replace fixtures and components; diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently on first visit.
• Work professionally within occupied properties and keep tenants informed.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Own tools

Own vehicle

Customer service

Independent worker

Tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Tiling tools

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative - Melton Mowbray

Long-term, self-employed opportunity working on a newly secured social housing contract in the Melton Mowbray area. This Multi-Trade role offers consistent work, £23 per hour, fuel paid from job to job, and the opportunity to build a long-term working relationship on an established housing repairs contract.

You'll be carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance in tenanted social housing properties, working directly in residents' homes and dealing with a variety of day-to-day repair and maintenance issues.

I'm keen to hear from experienced Multi-Trades, Maintenance Operatives, Property Maintenance Engineers, or skilled Tradespeople who are confident carrying out a range of domestic repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and general maintenance in tenanted social housing properties
• Completing a range of multi-trade repairs, depending on your skill set
• Carpentry and joinery repairs, including doors, frames, skirting, architraves and general remedial works
• Basic plumbing repairs, such as taps, toilets, sinks, traps and leaks
• Minor plastering, patching and making-good works
• Tiling and general finishing works
• Basic kitchen and bathroom repairs
• Repairing or replacing fixtures, fittings and other components within properties
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently on the first visit where possible
• Working professionally and respectfully within occupied properties
• Keeping tenants informed and minimising disruption while carrying out repairs
• Completing work to a good standard and in line with health, safety and housing maintenance requirements

Success Criteria

• Have proven experience in a multi-trade, property maintenance or responsive repairs role
• Be confident working across several different trades
• Have experience working in tenanted properties, social housing, housing maintenance or a similar domestic environment
• Be comfortable working independently and managing a daily schedule of repairs
• Have their own tools suitable for the role
• Have their own reliable vehicle
• Take pride in their workmanship and have good attention to detail
• Be reliable, professional and confident dealing directly with tenants
• Understand the importance of customer service when working in people's homes

In return, the Multi-Trade Operative will receive:

• £23 per hour
• Fuel included from job to job
• Long-term self-employed contract
• Consistent work on a newly secured social housing contract
• Weekly pay
• CIS payments available
• ASAP start

The opportunity for an ongoing position rather than short-term project work.

Location & travel

The work is based across Melton Mowbray and the surrounding area, carrying out responsive repairs in social housing properties.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative looking for long-term, consistent self-employed work with a contractor that has secured a new ongoing housing maintenance contract.