Multi-Trade Operative - Social Housing

Onecall Consultants; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£200 per day

Immediate starts

Contract until 18 December 2026

Consistent work

Job summary

One Call Consultants are recruiting experienced Multi-Trade Operatives for a social housing responsive repairs and maintenance contract covering Sandwell and Wednesbury. You will perform general repairs independently in occupied properties and use a repairs app to log work and photos.

The role requires multi-trade experience, own van and tools, CSCS where possible, and the ability to work Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm, with a start ASAP and a contract until 18 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Multi-trade repairs and maintenance experience.
• Social housing experience preferred.
• Own van or similar - essential.
• Own tools - essential.
• Must cover own fuel costs.
• CSCS card (Skilled Worker preferred).
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• Face Fit (assistance may be available).
• Smartphone and ability to use a repairs app.
• Comfortable working independently in occupied properties.
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Minor plumbing - replacing taps, sinks and general plumbing repairs
• Carpentry - replacing doors, door handles and general repairs
• Kitchen repairs - replacing cupboard doors, handles and worktops
• Bathroom repairs - replacing bath panels, sinks, taps and fittings
• Painting and decorating
• General property repairs and maintenance
• Using a mobile repairs app to accept jobs, record completed works and upload photos
• Reporting materials required via WhatsApp

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Independent worker

Good communication

Tools

Transit-sized van

Own tools

Repairs app

Smartphone

Job description

Multi-Trade Operative - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance

Location: Sandwell / Wednesbury, West Midlands

Pay: £200 per day

Job Type: Temporary Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm

Contract Duration: Until 18th December 2026

Positions Available: 4

Job Description

One Call Consultants are currently recruiting for experienced Multi-Trade Operatives to work on a social housing responsive repairs and maintenance contract covering Sandwell and Wednesbury. This role involves carrying out general repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties. We are looking for reliable, experienced multi-trades who are confident carrying out a variety of repairs independently.

Duties Include

• Minor plumbing - replacing taps, sinks and general plumbing repairs
• Carpentry - replacing doors, door handles and general repairs
• Kitchen repairs - replacing cupboard doors, handles and worktops
• Bathroom repairs - replacing bath panels, sinks, taps and fittings
• Painting and decorating
• General property repairs and maintenance
• Using a mobile repairs app to accept jobs, record completed works and upload photos
• Reporting materials required via WhatsApp

Requirements

• Previous multi-trade repairs and maintenance experience
• Social housing experience preferred
• Own Transit-sized van or similar - essential
• Own tools - essential
• Must cover own fuel costs
• CSCS card (Skilled Worker preferred)
• Asbestos Awareness
• Manual Handling
• Face Fit (assistance may be available)
• Standard PPE
• Smartphone and ability to use a repairs app
• Comfortable working independently in occupied properties
• Good communication skills and a professional attitude towards residents

What's on Offer

• £200 per day
• Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
• Immediate starts available
• Consistent work until 18th December 2026
• Established social housing repairs and maintenance contract