Multi Trader

Skilled Careers; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a experienced Multi-Trade Operative (Carpentry or Plumbing) to work across the West patch, including Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater and Exeter. This temporary role requires hands-on trades skills and the ability to carry out basic repairs in residents' homes.

You will perform carpentry or plumbing repairs, take on adjacent tasks in other trades, and travel across the West patch. A flexible, customer‑facing approach is essential for delivering high quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Carpenter, Plumber or Multi-Trade Operative.
• Strong practical skills in either carpentry or plumbing, with a basic working knowledge of the other.
• Flexible and willing to work across trades and travel the West patch.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry or plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake basic plumbing and carpentry tasks outside your main trade.
• Complete a variety of additional multi-trade repairs as required.
• Work across Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater, Exeter and surrounding areas.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and maintain excellent customer service in residents’ homes.
• Manage workload and complete jobs independently and safely.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Multi-Trade Operative

Customer service

Job description

Pay: £36,000.00 – £38,000.00 per year

Job description:

Multi-Trade Operative – Carpenter or Plumber

Location: West Patch – Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater, Exeter and surrounding areas
Contract: Temporary
Pay Rate: £23.97 per hour

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative, ideally with a background in either carpentry or plumbing, to work across the West patch.

This is a temporary opportunity suited to a skilled, versatile tradesperson who can work confidently in their primary trade while carrying out basic repairs and maintenance in other trades as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry or plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake basic plumbing and carpentry tasks outside your main trade.
• Complete a variety of additional multi-trade repairs as required.
• Work across the West patch, including Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater, Exeter and surrounding areas.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and maintain excellent customer service when working in residents’ homes.
• Work independently, managing your workload efficiently and completing jobs to a high standard.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter, Plumber or Multi-Trade Operative.
• Strong practical skills in either carpentry or plumbing, with a basic working knowledge of the other.
• A flexible approach and willingness to turn your hand to other trades.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and travel across the West patch.

Pay and Benefits

• £23.97 per hour.
• Temporary position
• Opportunity to be considered for future permanent vacancies should a suitable role become available.
• Permanent opportunities, where available, would include a company van and fuel card from day one of the permanent role.