Multi Trader

Winner Recruitment; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Temp-to-perm

Long-term work

Social housing contracts

Career progression

Job summary

Winner Recruitment is seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join a social housing repairs team across tenanted properties in the Midlands. This temp-to-perm role offers long-term stability and a permanent position after probation, with a company van and fuel card included.

You will perform a range of repairs across tenanted properties, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting, and general maintenance, while maintaining high standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Multi Trader
• Experience in social housing, property maintenance or repairs
• A broad range of practical trade skills
• Experience working in tenanted properties
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Own tools, unless otherwise provided

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive repairs and general maintenance
• Complete a variety of multi-trade tasks (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating)
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently
• Work within tenants' homes safely and with respect to timescales
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Update job sheets and works via PDA/tablet systems
• Follow health and safety procedures

Skills

Multi Trader

Carpentry

Basic plumbing

Patch plastering

Tiling repairs

Painting & decorating

Lock changes

General property maintenance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds advantageous

Job description

Multi Trader

Location: Midlands
Job Type: Temp to Perm | Full-Time
Salary: £34,000 per annum once permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established contractor within the social housing sector, for an experienced Multi Trader to join their repairs and maintenance team.

The role will involve working across tenanted properties throughout the Midlands, carrying out a variety of responsive repairs and maintenance works. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.

What's on Offer

• £34,000 per annum once permanent

• Temp-to-perm opportunity

• Long-term, ongoing work

• Company van and fuel card

• Established social housing contracts

• Full-time hours

• Opportunity for long-term career progression

The Role

As a Multi Trader, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of repairs and maintenance works across tenanted properties.

Duties will include:

• Carrying out responsive repairs and general maintenance

• Completing a variety of multi-trade tasks, including:

  • Carpentry

  • Basic plumbing

  • Patch plastering

  • Tiling repairs

  • Painting and decorating

  • Lock changes and repairs

  • General property maintenance

• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently

• Ensuring works are completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales

• Working respectfully within tenants' homes

• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment

• Completing job sheets and updating works via PDA/tablet systems

• Following all relevant health and safety procedures

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Multi Trader

• Experience within social housing, property maintenance or repairs

• A broad range of practical trade skills

• Experience working within occupied/tenanted properties

• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• A full UK driving licence

• Own tools, unless otherwise provided

Relevant NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications and experience working for a social housing or local authority contractor would be advantageous.

If you're an experienced Multi Trader looking for a long-term temp-to-perm opportunity within social housing, we'd like to hear from you.