Multi-Trade Operative

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Repairs & Maintenance Operative in South East London. The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-trade professional focused on high-quality repairs and customer service. Responsibilities include general repairs, multi-trade tasks, and compliance with safety regulations. The role requires a full UK driving licence and strong attention to detail. Competitive salary of £32,315 per year offered on a full-time basis supporting the community's functional needs.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience delivering high-quality repairs in customer-focused environments.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general repairs across trust stock.
• Carry out multi-trade repairs including painting and minor plumbing.
• Maintain and care for tools and company vehicles.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

Repairs & Maintenance Operative - Help Keep Our Communities Safe, Functional and Well‑Maintained

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for a Multi‑Trade Operative to work with a Housing Trust based in South East London on a Permanent basis.

Hours: Full‑time 35 hours - Mon - Fri

Salary: £32,315 per year

Location: South East London

Are you a skilled multi‑trade professional who takes pride in delivering high‑quality repairs and great customer service? As a Repairs & Maintenance Operative at the trust, you'll provide a responsive and proactive repairs service across our communal and public areas, ensuring our homes, buildings and shared spaces remain safe, functional and well‑maintained.

You’ll work closely with colleagues, tenants and partner teams to deliver “right first time” repairs, identify planned maintenance needs, and help us continuously improve the homes and environments our residents rely on every day.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high‑quality general repairs across trust stock, ensuring a "right first time" approach
• Carry out multi‑trade repairs including tiling, painting, plaster patching, carpentry, glazing, minor plumbing, metalwork, fencing, paving and general maintenance
• Proactively identify both reactive and planned repairs and support colleagues in developing planned works programmes
• Maintain and care for tools, plant and company vehicles
• Support quality assurance checks with trust officers and tenant inspectors
• Assist with insurance claim reports when required
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies
• Complete safety roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider when required
• Maintain accurate electronic records using handheld devices
• Assess materials required for each job, ensuring minimal waste and best value
• Report defects or additional works required and arrange follow‑on jobs as appropriate
• Support apprentices by providing on‑the‑job guidance
• Work collaboratively with Caretaking, Neighbourhood, Warden and Asset Management Teams
• Take ownership of positive complaint resolution and represent Peabody professionally

What You’ll Need

• A full clean manual UK driving licence
• Strong multi‑trade skills gained through formal qualifications and/or extensive practical experience
• Experience delivering high‑quality repairs in a customer‑focused environment
• Ability to plan, schedule and prioritise work efficiently
• Competent IT skills and confidence using handheld devices
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, site safety and COSHH
• Awareness of personal safety and lone working procedures
• Experience working in a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) setting - desirable

Morgan Hunt is a multi‑award‑winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.