Multi Trade Operative

Mark May; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Holiday pay

Career progression

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Mark May is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to cover Sittingbourne and surrounding areas within the social housing sector. The role focuses on responsive repairs across occupied and void properties, delivering carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, and decorating to a high standard.

Ideal applicants will have proven multi-trade experience in social housing, a driving licence, and the ability to work professionally with residents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Multi Trader or Maintenance Operative.
• Experience in social housing or similar environments.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and general maintenance within social housing properties.
• Complete a range of multi-trade works, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering/patch repairs, tiling, painting/decorating, general building maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Complete jobs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Liaise professionally with residents and provide excellent customer service.
• Complete job sheets, photographs and other required paperwork accurately.
• Work safely and comply with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Ensure all work meets company, client and industry standards.
• Carry out work across occupied and void social housing properties.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering & patch repairs

Tiling

Painting & decorating

General building maintenance

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in a trade

Job description

Multi Trade Operative - Social Housing

Location: Sittingbourne and surrounding areas

Salary: £40,000 + compay van/fuel card & benefits

Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting on behalf of an established property maintenance organisation with a strong presence across the UK. The business brings more than a century of combined industry experience, delivering essential maintenance across the social hosuing sector.

They are seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a busy social housing maintenance team operating across Sititngbourne and surrounding areas.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out responsive repairs and general maintenance within social housing properties.
• Complete a range of multi-trade works, including; carpentry, plumbing, plastering/patch repairs, tiling, painting/decorating, general building maintenance
• Diagnose faults and identify appropriate repair solutions.
• Complete jobs efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Liaise professionally with residents and provide excellent customer service.
• Complete job sheets, photographs and other required paperwork accurately.
• Work safely and comply with relevant health and safety procedures.
• Ensure all work meets company, client and industry standards.
• Carry out work across occupied and void social housing properties.

What We're Looking For

• Has proven experience as a Multi Trader or Maintenance Operative.
• Has experience working within social housing, housing association or similar environments.
• Holds a city and guilds or NVQ in a trade
• Has strong practical skills across multiple trades.
• Holds a full UK driving licence.
• Is comfortable working in occupied properties and dealing with residents professionally

What's on offer:

• £40,000 basic salary
• Company van & fuel card
• Holiday pay
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Opportunity for long-term career progression
• Supportive working environment

If you're a multi-trade operative looking to move into a role offering stability, responsibility and genuine progression, this newly won contract could be the perfect next step.