Multi Trader

Winner Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Winner Recruitment is seeking a skilled Multitrader to join a major social housing repairs team in London and the South East. The role covers Newham and surrounding sites, delivering high-quality repairs across occupied and void properties.

You will perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating with a focus on first-time fixes, safety, and resident satisfaction. A qualified plumber with broad maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified plumber with broad maintenance experience in social housing.
• Experience delivering multi-trade repairs to occupied and void properties.
• Ability to diagnose faults and complete works right first time.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-trade repairs including carpentry, plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, decorating and basic flooring works.
• Diagnose faults, identify materials required and complete works right first time wherever possible.
• Carry out responsive repairs and void property works within agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Ensure all work is undertaken safely, following risk assessments, method statements and site procedures.
• Use handheld devices or job management systems to record progress, materials used and completion notes.
• Liaise professionally with residents, reporting any access issues, additional works or safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain tools, equipment and van stock in good order and request materials as needed.
• Escalate complex defects, specialist works or follow-on requirements to the appropriate supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and support service delivery across the contract.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Skills

Multi-trade skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Patch plastering

Tiling

Decorating

Flooring

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Qualified plumber

Tools

Job management system

Job description

Multi Trader

Newham, London

Full-Time, Permenant

Salary: £44,000 + Company Van & Fuel Card

Our client, a leading contractor within the social housing sector, is currently recruiting for an experienced Multitrader to join their growing repairs and maintenance team covering multiple sites across london and South East england.

This role is ideal for a qualified plumber with broad maintenance experience who can deliver high-quality repairs and excellent customer service within occupied and void social housing properties.

• Complete multi-trade repairs including carpentry, plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, decorating and basic flooring works.
• Diagnose faults, identify materials required and complete works right first time wherever possible.
• Carry out responsive repairs and void property works within agreed timescales and quality standards.
• Ensure all work is undertaken safely, following risk assessments, method statements and site procedures.
• Use handheld devices or job management systems to record progress, materials used and completion notes.
• Liaise professionally with residents, reporting any access issues, additional works or safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain tools, equipment and van stock in good order and request materials as needed.
• Escalate complex defects, specialist works or follow-on requirements to the appropriate supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with other trades and support service delivery across the contract.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Person Specification

Key Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of multi-trade repair techniques and safe working practices.
• Understanding of responsive repairs and void property standards in social housing.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements, including manual handling and asbestos awareness.

Key Skills

• Strong practical trade skills across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve repair issues efficiently.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and manage daily workload.
• Accurate record-keeping and basic IT skills