Multi Trade Operative

Daniel Owen Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card provided

Company uniform provided

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd in East London is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Operative to carry out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing. This temporary-to-permanent role requires you to start ASAP and offers a pay rate of £25 per hour CIS.

You will work across carpentry, plumbing, plastering and tiling, manage jobs end-to-end from initial fault diagnosis to completion, and deliver high-quality service to residents. A company van, uniform and 25 days of annual leave are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades.
• Strong skills in at least two trades such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling or decorating.
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied social housing properties.
• Completing a range of multi-trade works across trades (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling).
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Managing jobs independently from start to finish.
• Providing excellent customer service while working in residents' homes.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Multi Trade Operative - Property Services

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location: East London

Salary: £25 per hour CIS

A Multi Trade Operative is required to work on a busy social housing repairs and maintenance contract in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced multi-skilled tradesperson looking for a temporary-to-permanent position.

The role will involve carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. Candidates should be confident working across multiple trades and able to complete jobs independently from start to finish, delivering a high-quality service to residents.

Daily responsibilities:

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied social housing properties
• Completing a range of multi-trade works, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and making good
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently and to a high standard
• Managing jobs independently from start to finish
• Providing excellent customer service while working in residents' homes
• Accurately recording works completed
• Identifying and reporting any additional works or property issues
• Ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently
• Participating in an out-of-hours emergency repair rota where required

Requirements of a Multi Trade Operative:

• Proven experience carrying out domestic repairs and maintenance across multiple trades
• Strong skills in at least two or more trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling or decorating
• Previous social housing or domestic maintenance experience is highly desirable
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectivelyGood customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working within occupied properties
• Own hand tools
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours emergency rota

Benefits for the Multi Trade Operative:

• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Company van and fuel card provided
• Company uniform provided
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee rewards and discounts
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Training and development opportunities