Multi Trade Operative

Service Care; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care in Norwich is recruiting an experienced Multi-Trade Operative (Voids) to join a social housing maintenance team covering Norwich and surrounding areas. You will carry out general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment within void properties to bring them up to the required lettable standard before new tenants move in.

The role requires a strong multi-trade background and the ability to work independently, completing carpentry, plumbing, plastering and decorating to a high standard

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi-Trade Operative within domestic void properties.
• Strong practical skills across carpentry, plumbing and decorating.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workload.
• Experience in social housing maintenance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance within void social housing properties.
• Complete multi-trade works including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating.
• Undertake kitchen and bathroom repairs, including replacing fixtures and fittings.
• Repair damaged walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards and other internal surfaces.
• Carry out patch plastering, making‑good and general refurbishment works.
• Prepare empty properties to meet the required lettable standards.
• Identify maintenance issues and complete necessary repairs efficiently.
• Work independently to complete assigned jobs within agreed timescales.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Decorating

Painting

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative Location: Norwich, Norfolk and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £21.98 per hour LTD 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative (Voids) to join an established social housing maintenance team covering Norwich and surrounding areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out general repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works exclusively within void (empty) social housing properties, ensuring properties are brought up to the required standard before new tenants move in. This position requires an experienced individual with a strong multi-trade background who can work independently and complete repairs to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance within void social housing properties.
• Complete multi-trade works including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating.
• Undertake kitchen and bathroom repairs, including replacing fixtures and fittings.
• Repair damaged walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards and other internal surfaces.
• Carry out patch plastering, making‑good and general refurbishment works.
• Prepare empty properties to meet the required lettable standards.
• Identify maintenance issues and complete necessary repairs efficiently.
• Work independently to complete assigned jobs within agreed timescales.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Multi-Trade Operative within domestic properties.
• Strong practical experience across multiple trades, particularly carpentry, plumbing and decorating.
• Previous experience completing void property repairs and refurbishments desirable.
• Social housing maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads.