Multi Trader

Civic Recruitment Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call standby payment £200 per week

In-house IT training provided

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Multi Trader to service Rugby Borough Council's housing stock, focusing on domestic plumbing repairs with occasional carpentry tasks in occupied properties. The role aims for first-visit resolutions wherever possible.

You will work 37 hours weekly, 08:00–16:00, on-site in Rugby, under a Local Authority Umbrella. An on-call standby payment of £200 per week applies when required.

Qualifications

• Strong domestic plumbing experience.
• Leak detection and repairs capability.
• Sanitaryware replacement and repairs.
• General plumbing fault finding.
• Carpentry experience as a secondary trade.
• Experience working in social housing or property maintenance.
• Experience working in occupied residential properties.
• Ability to carry out multiple repairs without additional trades.
• Good customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair leaks.
• Repair and replace taps, toilets, basins, baths, and sanitary ware.
• Complete kitchen and bathroom plumbing repairs.
• Undertake waste pipe and drainage repairs.
• Carry out fault-finding and remedial plumbing works.
• Deliver repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate job records using IT systems and handheld devices.
• Communicate effectively with tenants and residents.
• Ensure properties are left clean and safe following repairs.
• Work independently and manage workloads efficiently.
• Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota if required.

Skills

Domestic plumbing

Leak detection

Sanitaryware repair

Carpentry (secondary)

Social housing experience

Occupied properties experience

Customer service

Time management

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Rugby, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 months Contract with a Local Authority Umbrella - £18.14 - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Multi Trader, you will carry out responsive repairs andmaintenance works across Rugby Borough Council's housing stock, with a primaryfocus on plumbing repairs and secondary carpentry works. You will workindependently within occupied properties, delivering high-quality repairs andresolving issues on the first visit wherever possible.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carryout domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnoseand repair leaks.
• Repairand replace taps, toilets, basins, baths, and sanitary ware.
• Completekitchen and bathroom plumbing repairs.
• Undertakewaste pipe and drainage-related repairs.
• Carryout fault-finding and remedial plumbing works.
• Completeassociated carpentry and joinery repairs where required.
• Deliverresponsive repairs within occupied residential properties.
• Completerepairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintainaccurate job records using IT systems and handheld devices.
• Communicateeffectively with tenants and residents.
• Ensureproperties are left clean and safe following repairs.
• Workindependently and manage workloads efficiently.
• Participatein the out-of-hours standby rota if required.

Essential Experience Required

• Strongdomestic plumbing experience.
• Experiencecarrying out:
• Leakdetection and repairs
• Sanitaryware replacement and repairs
• Generalplumbing fault finding
• Carpentryexperience as a secondary trade.
• Experienceworking within social housing, property maintenance, repairs, orfacilities services.
• Experienceworking within occupied residential properties.
• Abilityto complete multiple repairs without requiring additional trades.
• Goodcustomer service and communication skills.

Essential Qualifications Required

• FullUK Driving Licence.
• Relevanttrade experience in Plumbing and Multi-Trade Repairs.
• Rightto Work in the UK.

Additional Information to Note

• Workinghours: 37 hours per week.
• Mondayto Friday.
• Workinghours: 08:00 – 16:00.
• Location:Rugby Borough
• Council.Basic DBS check.
• Additionalstandby payment of £200 per week when participating in the on-callservice.
• FullUK Driving Licence essential.
• SupplierSubmission Deadline: 22nd October 2026.
• In-houseIT training provided where required.