Multi-Trader

Build-Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Unlimited overtime

Call-out opportunities

23 days holiday

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join a dedicated reactive maintenance team across social housing and council properties in North West London. The role offers a permanent contract, company van, fuel card, and overtime opportunities to boost earnings.

You will handle responsive repairs in occupied properties, focusing on quality workmanship, safety, and customer service while working independently within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader or Multi Skilled Operative.
• Full UK Driving Licence – essential.
• Good knowledge of reactive maintenance and repairing in occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of responsive repairs and property maintenance.
• Complete multi-trade works across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Perform repairs to doors, frames, skirting, architraves, locks and general joinery.
• Carry out basic plumbing repairs in tenants' homes.
• Maintain high workmanship and first-time fix quality.
• Communicate with tenants and update job records accurately.

Skills

Multi Trader experience

Driving Licence

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Location: North West London
Salary: £38,000 per annum – dependent on experience & qualifications
Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Unlimited Overtime & Call-Out Available
23 Days Holiday Bank Holidays
Immediate / Quick Start Available

Experienced Multi Trader Looking for a Permanent Opportunity?

Build Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trader to join an established reactive maintenance team, carrying out repairs and maintenance across social housing and council properties throughout North West London.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Multi Trader looking for long-term job security, a permanent contract, a company van, fuel card and excellent opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and call-outs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a wide range of multi-trade repairs within occupied properties, working directly in tenants' homes and delivering a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Working Area

The role will cover North West London, working across a local patch of social housing and council properties.

The Role – Multi Trader

You will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and day-to-day maintenance within occupied social housing and council properties.

The role will involve assessing repair requirements, diagnosing faults and completing works efficiently, with a focus on quality workmanship and first-time fixes.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Carrying out a wide range of responsive repairs and property maintenance.
• Completing multi-trade works across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Carrying out repairs to doors, frames, skirting, architraves, locks and general joinery.
• Completing basic plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sinks, wastes, traps and pipework.
• Carrying out patch plastering, making good and decorating following repairs.
• Completing tiling, grouting and associated bathroom and kitchen repairs.
• Carrying out repairs to kitchens, worktops, units, flooring and other property fixtures.
• Completing repairs following damp, mould and water damage where required.
• Diagnosing repair requirements and identifying suitable repair solutions.
• Carrying out first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Completing jobs within required response times and performance targets.
• Working safely and efficiently within residents' homes.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
• Providing excellent customer service to tenants and residents.
• Updating job information and completing PDA records where required.
• Working independently while maintaining communication with the wider team.

Social Housing Experience

Previous experience working within social housing, housing associations, council properties, local authority maintenance or domestic property repairs would be highly desirable.

• Professional communication.
• Respecting tenants' homes and belongings.
• Excellent customer service.
• Clean and tidy working practices.
• Completing repairs correctly first time.
• Working safely and efficiently.
• Keeping residents informed throughout the repair.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with experienced:

• Multi Traders.
• Multi Skilled Operatives.
• Carpenter Multi Traders.
• Plumber Multi Traders.
• Property Maintenance Operatives.
• Reactive Maintenance Operatives.
• Social Housing Multi Traders.
• Maintenance Multi Traders.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader or Multi Skilled Operative.
• Strong practical property maintenance and repair skills.
• Competence across multiple trades, particularly carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Experience working in occupied properties.
• Social housing, council or housing association experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of reactive maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose problems and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A professional and reliable approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence – essential.
• Own tools – desirable.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or another relevant trade qualification would be advantageous.

Candidates qualified in carpentry, plumbing or another relevant trade, with strong multi-trade experience, will be considered.

What's On Offer?

£38,000 per annum, plus:

• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• Unlimited overtime available.
• Call-out opportunities.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Permanent contract.
• Long-term social housing work.
• North West London patch.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Consistent workload.

The overtime and call-out opportunities provide excellent potential to increase your annual earnings on top of the basic salary.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Trader looking to secure a permanent position with a competitive salary, consistent work and a strong benefits package.

You’ll be joining an established maintenance operation working across social housing and council properties throughout North West London, with the security of a permanent contract and the opportunity to earn additional money through overtime and call-outs.

If you're currently working as a Multi Trader, Carpenter Multi, Plumber Multi, Multi Skilled Operative, Property Maintenance Operative or Reactive Repairs Multi Trader and have experience within social housing or domestic repairs, we'd like to hear from you.

Or contact Tom directly for more information: 07884 094599

Industry Sector: Public Sector & Services
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary in GBP (£): 38000 - 38000, Monthly Salary
Job Location: London, London, UK