Multi-Trade Repairs Technician - Social Housing

Mears; Margate; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Mears is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Operative to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Margate. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and other trades in occupied homes, delivering high-quality repairs with a focus on safety and customer service.

This full-time permanent position offers a company van and fuel card, 42.5 hours per week, and a strong emphasis on reliability, problem-solving, and working with sensitivity to residents' needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs across multiple trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Provide own hand and power tools.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day responsive repairs across social housing properties.
• Replacing or repairing skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames.
• Installing and adjusting kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors.
• Repairing or replacing internal doors, handles, locks, and hinges.
• Identifying and fixing minor plumbing issues such as leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks.
• Carrying out repairs and minor replacements to uPVC components, including windows, doors, frames, locks, handles, hinges, and adjustment of openings to ensure correct operation.
• Carrying out patch plastering and making good, damaged walls or ceilings.
• Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting and sealing.
• Painting and decorating to a professional finish following repair works.
• Ensuring all repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Working in occupied properties with sensitivity to residents' needs and privacy.
• Participating in out-of-hours emergency repair rota as required.
• Reporting any further works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond scope.
• Deliver excellent customer service while working in residents' homes.
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order.
• Manage daily workload efficiently to meet service level targets.

Skills

Domestic repairs

Multi-skilled trades

Customer service

Fault-finding

Time management

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Mears is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Operative to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Margate. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and other trades in occupied homes, delivering high-quality repairs with a focus on safety and customer service.

This full-time permanent position offers a company van and fuel card, 42.5 hours per week, and a strong emphasis on reliability, problem-solving, and working with sensitivity to residents' needs.