Multi Trade Operative

Daniel Owen; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local contractor specializing in social housing maintenance is seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative in Staines-upon-Thames. In this role, you will conduct both reactive repairs and planned maintenance on domestic properties. You must hold a full UK Driving Licence and undergo a Basic Criminal Record Check. Key benefits include a company vehicle, paid annual leave, and employee discounts. This is a great long-term opportunity to contribute to community maintenance efforts.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Annual company event

Paid volunteering leave

Employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving Licence required for this position.
• Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS) necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive repairs and planned maintenance.
• Install and repair doors, windows, locks, and worktops.
• Perform general plumbing, painting, decorating, and plastering tasks.

Skills

Reactive repairs

Plumbing

Painting and decorating

Plastering

Job description

Multi Trade Operative

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sector: Property Services

Location: Staines

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary: £39,000 per annum

We’re working with a well-established local contractor that specialises in social housing maintenance, who are seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join their team. This is a great long-term opportunity to deliver high-quality repairs, refurbishments, and maintenance across domestic properties in Staines.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out both reactive repairs and planned maintenance in occupied and void properties.
• Installing and repairing doors, windows, locks, worktops, kitchen units, and bathrooms.
• Undertaking general plumbing, painting, decorating, and plastering tasks.
• Using a handheld device to receive job details, update progress, and record completed works.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
• Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS)

Benefits

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.
• 25 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays)
• Annual company-wide event to recognise and reward employee contributions
• Paid volunteering leave to support community engagement and social responsibility
• Access to an employee benefits programme offering discounts on groceries, holidays, eye care, share save schemes, and more.
• Family-friendly policies to promote a healthy work-life balance.

If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.