Multi Trade Operative

Ian Williams Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Free legal advice

Free counselling

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd is recruiting a Multi Trade Operative for our social housing contract in Bristol. You will perform diverse trades in occupied properties, prioritise safety, and deliver high levels of customer service while working as part of a supportive team.

You should have an NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade, a full UK driving licence, and a passion for improving customers’ homes. The role offers a stable 39‑hour week with overtime and bonuses.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• Strong customer service skills and team work
• Full UK driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Complete works within occupied properties, including joinery, plumbing, tiling and more
• Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively
• Support customers with a positive, service‑oriented approach

Skills

Multi-trade

Fault finding

Customer service

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a trade

Job description

If you're passionate about making a difference in your local community, then we want to hear from you. Our responsive repairs team in Bristol are looking for an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join our busy social housing contract, working as part of a team who pride themselves on putting our customers at the heart of all that we do.

• Competitive basic salary of £35,530 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £39,586 with bonus, overtime and call out
• Company van and fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading "Life at Ian Williams" below.

The Multi Trade Operative Role

• Health & Safety first - We're committed to keeping you safe, happy, and supported. Safety is central to every aspect of this role, for you, us, and our customers.
• Multi trade work - Complete works within occupied properties, including joinery, plumbing, tiling and more
• Problem solving - Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively.

What You Will Bring As a Multi Trade Operative

You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade, ideally with experience in domestic or social housing environments, desirable, but not essential.

With a genuine passion for improving people’s homes, you bring strong customer service skills and enjoy working with others. A full UK driving licence is required.

Life at Ian Williams

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!