Multi Trade Operative - Joinery

Novus Property Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company fleet van and fuel card

Pension scheme

Training and development

Discounted healthcare scheme

Paid volunteering day

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is looking for a Multi Trade Operative with a joinery bias to join their Responsive Repairs division in the Bristol area. This role involves high-quality repairs and maintenance within social housing properties.

The successful candidate will have a background in Multi Trade Joinery, strong customer service skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. The position offers long-term work, competitive salary, and various perks.

Qualifications

• Experience in Multi Trade Joinery is essential.
• Basic plumbing skills for sanitaryware repair.
• Ability to manage own workload and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Repair various UPVC doors, windows, and kitchen installations.
• Basic plumbing tasks including refurbishing sanitaryware.
• Conduct painting and decorating tasks.

Skills

Multi Trade Joinery

Basic Plumbing

Social Housing experience

Customer service delivery

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Joinery

Tools

Handheld device

Tools provided by the company

Job description

Multi Trade Operative- Joinery bias

Location: Site based, covering Bristol – Gloucester, Bath, Taunton, Swindon, Oxford and Newport.

Standard Hours: Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week plus out of hours on call.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Multi Trade Joiner to join Novus Property Solutions, Responsive Repairs division, providing high-quality repairs and replacement services within Social Housing tenanted properties.

This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.

What’s in it for you?

• Stable, long‑term work on an ongoing social housing contract on responsive repairs – no chasing work.
• Competitive salary, weekly paid, plus paid call‑out (1 in 6/7 weeks).
• Work‑life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
• Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Tools provided – to support you in carrying out the day‑to‑day tasks.
• Training and development – relevant to your role if required.
• Supportive planning team who schedule your jobs to reduce travel time and help your day run smoothly.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000.
• Additional benefits, including: Discounted healthcare scheme, high street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard), one paid volunteering day per year, length of service awards.

An Outline Of Your Responsibilities And Experience

• Applications are welcome from experienced candidates that have a Multi Trade Joinery background; joinery experience is essential. The works include the repairs of various UPVC doors, windows, kitchen, bathroom repairs and installations and general maintenance to ensure functionality.
• Basic Plumbing – replacing or repairing sanitaryware, toilets, baths, shower trays, basins, refurbishment of shower heads and taps, tiling & patch plastering.
• Floor laying including cap and cove desirable.
• Painting and decorating.
• Social Housing experience is essential as you will be working in tenanted properties on general repairs and maintenance.
• Working from job tickets or a handheld device on a daily basis linked to a live shared system.
• Trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively.
• Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes.
• Following Novus’ exemplary Health and Safety policies and standards.
• NVQ Level 2/3 Joinery.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• The role will also require a DBS check.

We understand that many candidates may not meet all the criteria listed; we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the qualifications. Candidates from underrepresented groups or with relevant experience are especially encouraged to apply.