Multi-Trader

Skilled Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card provided

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Voids Multi Trader in Maidstone for a social housing provider. You will carry out void-property repairs, focusing on carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and decorating to a high standard.

The role offers a long-term path with a 3-month probation and a temp-to-perm horizon, with a company van and fuel card provided. The ideal candidate has strong carpentry and plumbing skills, experience with void properties, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong background in property maintenance, ideally within social housing or residential maintenance.
• Experience with void property repairs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reliable and detail-oriented with pride in workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair works within void properties
• Carpentry and plumbing repairs to a high standard
• Plastering and making-good works
• Painting and decorating
• Repairs to doors, frames, fixtures and general property elements
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
• Ensure properties are left clean, safe and ready for occupation
• Work to health & safety requirements and company standards
• Provide a professional service to customers and colleagues

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Painting & decorating

Driving licence

Communication

Customer service

Job description

Voids Multi Trader

Location: Maidstone
Pay Rate: £24.53 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Initial Contract: 3 months, with a view to permanent employment following successful probation
Benefits: Company van + fuel card provided

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Voids Multi Trader to join a reputable and well-established social housing company.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled multi-trade operative looking for a long-term position with a respected housing provider. The successful candidate will primarily work on void properties, carrying out repairs and preparing homes to a high standard ready for re-letting.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair works within void properties
• Complete carpentry and plumbing repairs to a high standard
• Undertake basic plastering and making-good works
• Carry out basic painting and decorating
• Complete repairs to doors, frames, fixtures, fittings and general property elements
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
• Ensure properties are left clean, safe and ready for occupation
• Work to health & safety requirements and company standards
• Provide a professional service to customers and colleagues

About You

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Multi Trader with a strong background in property maintenance, ideally within social housing or residential maintenance.

You should have:

• Strong carpentry skills
• Strong plumbing skills
• Basic plastering experience
• Basic painting and decorating skills
• Previous experience working on void properties is highly desirable
• Good attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• £24.53 per hour Umbrella
• Company van provided
• Fuel card provided
• Long-term opportunity with a reputable social housing provider
• Temp-to-perm position
• Initial 3-month probationary period
• Consistent work and the opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Supportive and professional working environment

If you're an experienced Voids Multi Trader with strong carpentry and plumbing skills and are looking for a stable, long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.