Multi Trader

Howells Solutions Limited; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Long-term work

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join a maintenance team carrying out reactive and planned repairs in social housing across Bromley and surrounding areas. You will perform a wide range of carpentry, plastering and general maintenance tasks, ensuring quality workmanship and customer satisfaction in residents' homes.

You will need strong carpentry and plastering skills, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently on a varied workload with a

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience in social housing or maintenance environments
• Able to travel across Bromley and surrounding areas
• Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
• DBS check or willing to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry and joinery repairs within social housing properties.
• Repair/replace doors, frames, skirting boards and architraves.
• Perform patch plastering, plaster repairs and making-good works.
• Carry out painting and decorating after repairs.
• Handle minor plumbing repairs and tiling as required.
• Maintain excellent customer service while visiting residents' homes.
• Use PDA or job management system to update works completed.

Skills

Carpentry

Plastering

Multi-trade maintenance

Customer focus

Time management

Job description

Role: Multi Trader

Location: Bromley and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £40,660 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Role Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join a well-established maintenance team, carrying out reactive and planned repairs within occupied social housing properties across Bromley and the surrounding areas.

The Role

As a Multi Trader, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of reactive repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties.

Typical duties will include:

• Carrying out carpentry and joinery repairs
• Repairing and replacing doors, frames, skirting boards and architraves
• Completing first and second-fix carpentry works
• Carrying out patch plastering and making-good works
• Repairing damaged walls and ceilings
• Plaster boarding and carrying out general plaster repairs
• Completing painting and decorating following repair works
• Carrying out minor plumbing repairs where required
• Completing minor tiling and general maintenance works
• Repairing and replacing fixtures, fittings and ironmongery
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently
• Carrying out a range of responsive repairs within residents' homes
• Completing general multi-trade maintenance works as required
• Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' properties
• Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Multi Trader who has a strong background in carpentry and plastering and is confident carrying out a range of general maintenance repairs.

You will have:

• Strong carpentry and joinery skills
• Strong plastering and making-good skills
• Previous experience working within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
• Experience carrying out reactive repairs within occupied properties
• Good general multi-trade maintenance knowledgeThe ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise workloads
• A flexible approach and willingness to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proven experience as a Multi Trader, with strong carpentry and plastering skills
• Experience working within domestic or social housing properties
• Ability to travel across Bromley and surrounding areas
• Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
• Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
• DBS check, or willingness to undertake one if required

Benefits

• Salary up to £40,660 per annum depending on experience
• Company van & fuel card
• Consistent, long-term work
• Supportive and established maintenance team
• Varied workload across residential properties
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
• Holiday entitlement and company benefits packageIf you're an experienced Carpenter/Plasterer Multi Trader looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you.