Multi-Trade Operative

Denham Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Tools supplied

Mobile phone

Overtime pay

Travel allowances

Pension

Job summary

Denham Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Operative for a full-time permanent role. The position involves travel across the UK, with a company van, tools, and a mobile phone provided. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.

You will undertake general multi-trade duties on residential properties, including plumbing, carpentry, tiling and flooring. Travel allowances and overtime are included, with DBS checks as required.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade experience on residential property repairs.
• Experience with insurance repairs (escape of water, fire, flood, etc.).
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel across UK.
• DBS check may be required.
• NVQ/City & Guilds or apprenticeship is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general multi-trade duties including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, patch plastering.
• Install kitchens, doors, flooring, and other fixtures.
• Ensure work meets high standards and health & safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with homeowners, office team and other trades.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Insurance repairs experience

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative

Birmingham

Full-time / Permanent / PAYE

£35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience plus van, mobile, tools, overtime, travel allowance

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Multi-Trade Operative to join a dynamic team at a successful, progressive & professional company on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is an established contractor working within the insurance claims sector carrying out repairs to residential properties in the Midlands and across the UK.

UK driving licence is required you will be provided with a company van and tools. You need to be open to some travel across the UK with overnight stays (travel and overnight allowances paid).

Job role:

• Undertake general multi-trade duties including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, patch plastering etc.
• Install kitchens, doors, flooring, and other fixtures
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health & safety regulations
• Communicate effectively with homeowners, office team and other trade colleagues

What you will need:

• Proven multi-trade experience working on residential property repairs
• Experience having worked on insurance repairs (escape of water, fire, flood damge etc.)
• Good knowledge/experience of a variety of trades
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to carry out works to a very high standard and within timescales.
• To be able to work safely and adhere to health and safety at work.

• A full UK driving licence is essential (van provided) alongside willingness to travel as required.
• As you will be liaising with clients/homeowners you will need good communication skills and be well presented.
• A DBS check will be required.
• Ideally you will have some experience working on properties following insurance claim damage (escape of water, fire, flood, subsidence)

If you have an NVQ / City & Guilds (or similar) or have completed an Apprenticeship this is ideal but not essential - time served will also be considered.

What you will get in return:

• Full-time, permanent employed contract (42.5 hours per week)
• £35 000 salary depending on experience
• A good team working environment
• Company mobile phone, company van and tools supplied
• Paid holiday, pension etc.
• Travel and overnight allowances

If you are passionate about your work and possess Multi-Trade skills this would be a great opportunity to join a professional and forward-thinking company.

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