Multi-Trade Operative | Tower Hamlets, Greater London | £40 000 | Full time

18 Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card provided

Job summary

18 Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to join the team covering Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas. You will carry out major works in occupied homes and void properties, performing carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and locksmith tasks to a high standard.

As a motivated self-starter, you will diagnose faults, deliver first-time fixes where possible, and maintain excellent customer service while working safely and efficiently in tenants' homes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative.
• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills are essential.
• Knowledge of plastering, tiling, painting & decorating, and locksmith repairs.
• Experience working in social housing, local authority, or residential maintenance environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a wide range of major works in occupied residential properties and void maintenance.
• Completing carpentry and plumbing repairs to a high standard.
• Undertaking plastering, tiling, decorating, and locksmith works as required.
• Diagnosing faults and delivering first-time fixes where possible.
• Providing excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally, and within agreed timescales.

Skills

Multi-Trade Operative

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Painting & Decorating

Locksmith repairs

Communication

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well‑established contractor for a highly skilled Multi‑Trade Operative to join their growing team covering Tower Hamlets and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out a wide range of major works in occupied residential properties and void maintenance.
• Completing carpentry and plumbing repairs to a high standard.
• Undertaking plastering, tiling, decorating, and locksmith works as required.
• Diagnosing faults and delivering first‑time fixes where possible.
• Providing excellent customer service when working in tenants' homes.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally, and within agreed timescales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi‑Trade Operative.
• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills are essential.
• Good knowledge of plastering, tiling, painting & decorating, and locksmith repairs.
• Experience working within social housing, local authority, or residential maintenance environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Company van & Fuel Card Provided.

If you're a skilled Multi‑Trade Operative looking for your next opportunity in Tower Hamlets, we'd love to hear from you.