Multi Trader

O'Rourke Personnel Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-owned business in the Watford area seeks a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to perform various property repairs and maintenance tasks, mainly in occupied housing. The ideal candidate will possess a full UK driving license, their own tools, and experience in social housing is preferred. Join a supportive team known for excellent staff retention.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence & own vehicle is essential.
• Own tools required for the job.
• Experience in social housing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property repairs and maintenance works.
• Work primarily in occupied properties.
• Handle patch plastering and tiling as needed.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Patch plastering

Painting and decorating

Damp and mould treatment

Installation of air bricks

Tools

Hand tools

Cordless power tools

Job description

Overview

Multi-Trade Operative

Our client is a well-established, family-owned business specialising in reactive repairs and maintenance for local authorities and housing associations. Renowned for excellent staff retention, they take pride in providing a supportive and long-standing working environment.

Location: Watford & Hemel Hempstead areas

Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Multi-Trade Operative to carry out a variety of property repairs and maintenance works within social housing. The role will primarily involve working in occupied properties, with occasional work in void properties.

Responsibilities

• Carpentry (e.g., skirting, architraves)
• Basic plumbing (e.g., fitting taps, sinks, toilets)
• Patch plastering and tiling
• Painting and decorating
• Damp and mould treatment
• Installation of air bricks and extractor fans
• Working from a Scope of Works via PDA system

Requirements

• Full manual UK driving licence & own vehicle
• Own tools, including a good range of hand and cordless power tools
• Previous experience in social housing is desirable but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, family-run company with a strong track record of valuing and retaining its team