Multi-Trade Operative - Social Housing Repairs

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Blaque HR Solutions is recruiting an experienced Multi-Trade Operative for a local government client in North London. You will carry out responsive repairs, planned maintenance, renewals and refurbishment across occupied and void properties.

The role requires demonstrable time-served experience in two trades, a full UK driving licence and knowledge of SOR codes. You will work safely, maintain records and deliver right-first-time repairs.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or City & Guilds/NVQ or demonstrable time-served experience.
• Proven experience in at least two relevant trades.
• Experience completing reactive repairs, planned maintenance or refurbishment work.
• Ability to diagnose building faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence.
• More than five years' experience in social housing.
• Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes and using a PDA for job updates.
• GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Good communication, administration and basic digital record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements.
• Work across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting and decorating.
• Carry out reactive repairs and refurbishment across occupied and void properties.
• Identify faults and provide safe, cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure work meets current standards and quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate job records, timesheets and material schedules.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

Two trades experience

Fault diagnosis

Driving licence (UK)

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship or City & Guilds/NVQ

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

PDA usage

SOR knowledge

Job description

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Multi-Trade Operative for a local government client in North London. You will carry out responsive repairs, planned maintenance, renewals, and refurbishment works across occupied and void properties. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable tradesperson who can diagnose faults, complete high-quality repairs and deliver a right-first-time service.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete building repairs, maintenance, renewals and replacements.
• Work across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting and decorating, with other trade skills welcomed.
• Carry out responsive repairs and refurbishment works in occupied and void properties.
• Identify faults and select safe, practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Complete work to current standards, regulations and agreed quality requirements.
• Maintain accurate job records, timesheets, material schedules and requisitions.
• Follow safe working practices and all health and safety procedures.

What You Will Need

• A completed apprenticeship, City & Guilds or NVQ qualification, or demonstrable time-served experience.
• Proven experience in at least two relevant trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling or decorating.
• Experience completing reactive repairs, planned maintenance or refurbishment work.
• The ability to diagnose building faults and complete repairs to a high standard.
• Operatives must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
• More than five years experience working in social housing.
• Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (SOR) codes and experience using a PDA to receive, update and complete jobs.
• GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Good communication, administration and basic digital record-keeping skills.

Compliance Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check.
• Five-year work history and references.
• Mandatory pre-engagement screening.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.