Multi Trader

Build Recruitment; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card Provided

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Multi Trader for a social housing contractor in Southwark. The role covers reactive and planned maintenance across occupied and void properties.

Initially on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with a permanent salary of £43,000-£45,000 per annum after the trial period. UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader/Multi Skilled Operative.
• Competency across carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• NVQ2/City & Guilds desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance repairs across social housing properties in Southwark.
• Undertake carpentry repairs (doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves, kitchen units).
• Carry out plumbing repairs (taps, toilets, basins, waste pipes, leaks).
• Patch plastering and making good damaged walls/ceilings.
• Paint and decorate surfaces and internal touch-ups.
• Tile repairs (walls/ floors, regrouting, silicone).
• Repair/replace kitchen units, worktops, cupboards and fittings.
• General building maintenance across multiple trades.
• Aim for high first-time fix rate on issues.
• Work in occupied properties with minimal disruption to residents.
• Liaise with tenants/planners/supervisors on repairs and follow-ons.
• Document job sheets using PDA/mobile device and update records.

Skills

Multi-trader skilled

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Tiling

Decorating

Education

NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds (desirable)

Job description

Multi TraderLocation: Southwark, South East London

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Temporary Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour (CIS)

Permanent Salary: £43,000 - £45,000 per annum

Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trader to join a large social housing contractor, working on their social housing maintenance contract covering the Southwark area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Multi Trader with experience across a range of maintenance trades to secure a long-term position with an established maintenance contractor.

The position is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, initially paying £22.00 per hour CIS, with a permanent salary of £43,000-£45,000 per annum upon successful completion of the temporary period.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day reactive maintenance and repairs within occupied and void social housing properties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance repairs across social housing properties within Southwark.
• Undertake a variety of carpentry repairs, including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and kitchen units.
• Carry out general plumbing repairs, including replacing taps, toilets, basins, waste pipes and fixing leaks.
• Complete patch plastering, filling and making good damaged walls and ceilings.
• Undertake painting and decorating works, including preparing surfaces and completing internal touch-ups.
• Carry out wall and floor tiling repairs, including regrouting and silicone sealing.
• Repair and replace kitchen units, worktops, cupboards and associated fittings.
• Complete general building maintenance and repairs across multiple trades.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues efficiently, aiming to achieve a high first-time fix rate.
• Work professionally within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.
• Liaise with tenants, planners and supervisors regarding repair appointments and follow-on works.
• Complete job sheets and update repair records using a PDA or mobile device.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Multi Trader / Multi Skilled Operative.
• Competency across multiple trades, ideally including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• Previous experience working within social housing maintenance is highly desirable.
• Ability to carry out a variety of maintenance and repair works independently.
• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualifications are desirable but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule of repairs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures