Multi Trade Operative–Planned Works-Kitchen Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious employer is seeking a Multi Trade Operative to join their team, focusing on delivering high-quality repair services in a housing environment. This role involves performing various trade tasks, including carpentry and plumbing, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team, contributing to sustainable social housing initiatives. If you're skilled, customer-oriented, and ready for a challenge, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company Van

Benefits Package

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, or general maintenance.
• Competency in multi-skilled trade tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard repair services and communicate effectively.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in customer properties.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Masonry

General Maintenance

Customer Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing

Job description

Job Title:

Multi Trade Operative – Planned Works (Kitchen Fitter)

Location:

Yeovil

Salary:

Up to £37,425 DOE + van + benefits

Duration:

12-week temporary role with the possibility of permanent placement

The Employer:

We are seeking a Multi Trade Operative – Planned Works within a housing environment. Our client is ambitious, with a five-year plan focused on creating sustainable social housing, building new homes, and investing in existing properties to foster vibrant communities.

The Role:

• Deliver efficient, compliant, and high-standard repair services, prioritizing customer satisfaction.
• Perform fault fixing, maintenance, and repairs in customer properties.
• Carry out carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and other trade tasks at a multi-skilled level, following NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent standards.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues about work progress and actions taken.
• Assess and execute necessary works for tenants.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Complete tasks on time and to first-time quality wherever possible.
• Use a 'Schedule of Rates' for job costing and ensure repair orders are accurately varied.
• Be available for out-of-hours emergency call-outs as per the rota.
• Accurately complete and maintain paperwork and records.
• Utilize laptops or smartphones to record repairs and organize workload.
• Procure materials through main suppliers and maintain van stock efficiently.
• Maintain the vehicle in good condition, conduct safety checks, and report defects.
• Assist other trades when required to ensure residents receive high-quality service.
• Operate multi-tasking where trained and qualified.
• Undertake training to expand skill set as needed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role or trade background, preferably with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, or general maintenance experience.
• Competency in completing a variety of trade tasks at a multi-skilled level.
• Proven experience with carpentry and plumbing across various properties.
• Minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in carpentry, masonry, or plumbing.
• Ability to work effectively within a trade team under tight deadlines.
• Full clean driving license.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work.

Summary:

This is a full-time, temporary-to-permanent role, working 40 hours over 5 days a week. A satisfactory Basic DBS check is required.

Interview:

The client aims to fill this position quickly. Interested candidates should send their CV promptly for consideration.

Contact Carol at RGB Recruitment: 01392 537 018