Multi-Trader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Holidays

Company van

Uniform

Fuel card

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a skilled tradesperson for a multi-trade repairs role. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and painting in customers' homes, tackling doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks and flooring.

You’ll work both solo and with other trades, following work orders with a strong focus on safety and customer service. This position offers a company van, fuel card, uniform and pension, and requires a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Solid experience across multiple trades, especially carpentry, plumbing and plastering.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and ability to drive to customer homes.
• Physically fit and able to undertake hands-on maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs including carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance.
• Fix day-to-day issues in customers' homes such as doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks and flooring.
• Complete patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and similar finishing works.
• Work on your own jobs and with other trades when needed.
• Follow work orders and report progress and materials used.
• Maintain safety and follow health and safety procedures.
• Provide a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes.

Skills

Multi-trade experience

Tool handling

Independent worker

Customer-facing

Job description

This is a multi-trade repairs role in Hyde's maintenance team, covering day-to-day jobs inside customers' homes. The work spans carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and painting, with repairs to doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks and flooring. The post suits a tradesperson who can handle several trades alone and alongside other trades, and it comes with a company van and fuel card. A full UK driving licence is needed to take up the post.

What the job involves

• Carrying out multi-trade repairs including carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance
• Fixing day-to-day issues such as doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks, walls and flooring
• Completing patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and similar finishing works
• Working on your own jobs but also alongside other trades when needed
• Following work orders and reporting back on progress and materials used
• Working safely at all times and following Hyde's health and safety procedures
• Providing a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes

What’s required

Experience

• Solid experience across multiple trades, especially carpentry, plumbing and plastering

Skills & knowledge

• Confident using hand and power tools
• Able to work independently and manage own workload
• A practical problem-solver who can spot issues and fix them properly
• Good communication skills and a customer-friendly attitude

Checks & eligibility

• Full, valid UK driving licence

Other

• Physically fit and happy with hands-on work

Nice to have

• Experience working in social housing

What’s offered

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Holidays
• Company van
• Uniform
• Fuel card