Multi Trade Operative

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited; Romford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Consistent work with social housing

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is seeking a experienced Multi Trade Operative to join a social housing contractor across properties in East London. The role offers a company van and fuel card, with a steady stream of responsive repairs and maintenance tasks.

You will perform multiple trades, including carpentry, basic plumbing, tiling and decorating, while working on a PDA/mobile system to keep records up to date. A full UK driving licence and own basic tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Multi Trade Operative, ideally in social housing or property maintenance.
• Strong practical skills across multiple trades.
• Knowledge of responsive repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own basic hand tools.
• Trade qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance within social housing properties.
• Completing a range of multi-trade works to a high standard.
• General carpentry and joinery repairs.
• Basic plumbing repairs.
• Tiling, patching and making good.
• Plastering and decorating.
• Repairing doors, locks, fixtures and fittings.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• Providing a professional service to residents and clients.
• Completing jobs using a PDA/mobile system and updating records where required.

Skills

Multitrade skills

Independent working

Communication

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

Trade qualifications

Tools

PDA / mobile system

Job description

Multi Trade Operative - Social Housing

Location: East London
Rate: £21-£22 per hour CIS
Employment Type: Full-time
Vehicle: Company van and fuel card provided

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join a well-established social housing contractor, working across properties throughout East London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled tradesperson looking for consistent work, competitive rates and the use of a company van and fuel card.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance within social housing properties
• Completing a range of multi-trade works to a high standard
• General carpentry and joinery repairs
• Basic plumbing repairs
• Tiling, patching and making good
• Plastering and decorating
• Repairing doors, locks, fixtures and fittings
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Providing a professional service to residents and clients
• Completing jobs using a PDA/mobile system and updating records where required

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Multi Trade Operative, ideally within social housing or property maintenance
• Strong practical skills across multiple trades
• Good knowledge of responsive repairs and maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Own basic hand tools
• Relevant trade qualifications are desirable but not essential

What's on Offer

• £21-£22 per hour CIS
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Consistent work with an established social housing contractor
• Long-term opportunity
• Work primarily across East London
• Opportunity to work as part of a professional maintenance team