Multi Trade Operative

Parker Jones Group Ltd; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

23 days annual leave + holidays

Long-service awards

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Training and progression

Job summary

Parker Jones Group Ltd in Oldbury, West Midlands, is seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative specialising in carpentry and plumbing to join our responsive maintenance teams. You will carry out repairs across occupied and void properties, focusing on first and second fix carpentry, plumbing repairs, and delivering high-quality finishes while maintaining safety and using mobile tech.

Applicants should have strong carpentry and plumbing skills, a full UK driving licence and own tools, with a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi-Trade Operative in social housing or property services.
• Strong 1st and 2nd fix carpentry skills.
• Good plumbing experience with repairs and replacements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs with a strong focus on carpentry and plumbing.
• Complete 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, including doors, frames, skirting and architraves.
• Undertake plumbing repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets and minor pipework.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective, long-lasting repairs.
• Deliver high-quality finishes across occupied and void properties.
• Use mobile technology to record completed works, materials and progress.
• Work closely with supervisors and planners to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with residents.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain equipment safely.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Driving licence

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative (Carpentry & Plumbing)

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a well-established national property services contractor delivering responsive and planned maintenance across Oldbury and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled tradesperson with strong carpentry and plumbing experience who enjoys working in residential properties and takes pride in delivering high-quality repairs.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance and repair works across occupied and void properties, ensuring homes are safe, well maintained and completed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs with a strong focus on carpentry and plumbing.
• Complete 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, including doors, frames, skirting, architraves and general joinery repairs.
• Undertake plumbing repairs, including leaks, taps, toilets, traps and minor pipework.
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective, long-lasting repairs.
• Deliver high-quality finishes across occupied and void properties.
• Use mobile technology to record completed works, materials and job progress.
• Work closely with supervisors and planners to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate professionally with residents.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and maintain company equipment safely.

About You

• Previous experience as a Multi-Trade Operative within social housing, domestic maintenance or property services.
• Strong 1st and 2nd fix carpentry skills.
• Good plumbing experience, including repairs and replacements.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• High standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools relevant to carpentry and plumbing.
• Good understanding of health and safety best practice.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Long-service recognition awards.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Ongoing training, development and genuine career progression opportunities