Multi Trade Operative- Voids

Novus Property Solutions Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Pension scheme

Training & development

Refer a friend scheme (£1000)

Job summary

Novus Property Solutions is seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to refurbish void social housing properties across Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Salisbury. You’ll cover joinery, plumbing, decorating, flooring, tiling and plastering to a high standard.

The role includes working from tickets, meeting targets, following health and safety policies, and may require DBS checks and a full UK driving licence. NVQ levels and additional training are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experienced, multi‑skilled tradesperson capable of delivering full‑scope refurbishments on vacant social housing properties.
• Cover multiple trades including joinery, plumbing, painting & decorating, flooring, tiling and patch plastering.
• Willing to undertake training and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish kitchens and bathrooms to a high standard for handover.
• Carry out flooring installation including cap and cove, tiling, and plastering as required.
• Work from job tickets or devices and manage tasks in a live system.
• Ensure timely completion and maintain high quality workmanship.

Skills

Joinery

Plumbing

Painting & Decorating

Flooring

Tiling

Patch Plastering

Manual Handling

Working at Height

Asbestos Awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Joinery

NVQ Level 2 Property Maintenance

Job description

Job Location : Site based around Southampton, Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Salisbury.

Standard Hours Monday- Friday 39 hours plus on call 1 in every 7 weeks

This is an exciting opportunity for an Multi Trade Operative to join Novus Property Solutions, within our repairs and voids division, providing high-quality refurbishment of Void (empty) Social Housing properties to a livable standard .

This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.

What’s in it for you?

• Stable, long-term work on an ongoing social housing contract
• Competitive salary with a clear structure
• Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
• Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.
• Pension scheme to support your future.
• Tools & test equipment- to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks
• Training and development – support with qualifications if required.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000
• Additional benefits, including:
• Discounted healthcare scheme
• High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Length of service awards

Most importantly, you’ll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly.

An outline of your responsibilities and experience

• We are seeking experienced, multi‑skilled trades person with the expertise to deliver full‑scope refurbishments on vacant social housing properties. Applicants should be prepared to cover multiple trades including, joinery, plumbing,painting and decorating, flooring, tiling and patch plastering.
• The role involves refurbishing kitchens and bathrooms, flooring installation including cap and cove, minor tiling, patch plastering, door hanging, and the replacement of doors and windows. All work must be completed to a high standard, ensuring properties are ready for handover on completion.
• You will work daily from job tickets or a handheld device, using a live shared system to manage and update tasks
• Trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively to meet company targets
• Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes
• Following Novus’ exemplary Health and Safety policies and standards
• NVQ Level 2/3 Joinery or NVQ Level 2 in Property Maintenance. Plumbing, tiling, plastering skills, PASMA, IPAF knowledge or qualifications are advantageous
• Candidates will also require Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness and Manual Handling training. Where these certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus.
• This role will require a DBS check and a full UK driving licence is required.

A little bit about us

Novus Property Solutions is an award-winning, family-owned business with over 129 years of experience, delivering property maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit and compliance services across Great Britain. With 700+ colleagues in 19 locations, we combine local expertise with national strength.

We put people and communities first, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. You don’t need to tick every box to apply, if this role sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you.