Multi Trader Operative

Daniel Owen Ltd; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company fleet van and fuel card

Tools provided

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Responsive Multi Trader to join the Planned Works and Responsive Repairs team. The role covers social housing tenanted properties in SL and RG postcodes, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance with a strong focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

You will carry out responsive repairs, basic plumbing, tiling, plastering, and painting to a high standard, while using handheld devices or job management systems to complete daily instructions and

Qualifications

• Social housing experience is essential.
• Proven experience with responsive repairs across trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive maintenance and repairs in tenanted properties.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks and sanitaryware replacements.
• Tiling, plastering, painting and decorating as required.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and safety.
• Record work details using handheld devices or job management systems.
• Manage workload and work independently.

Job description

Location: Covering SL and RG postcodes (Slough, Reading, Basingstoke)

Standard Hours: Monday-Friday, 39 hours per week.

Our client is looking for an experienced Responsive Multi Trader to join their Planned Works and Responsive Repairs team, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services within social housing tenanted properties.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and supportive team where your skills are valued, your work is varied, and you can make a real difference to customers in their homes.

What’s in it for you?

• Stable, long-term work on an ongoing social housing contract with responsive repairs.
• Competitive salary, paid weekly.
• Work-life balance with standard Monday-Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
• Company fleet van and fuel card.
• Pension scheme.
• Tools provided to support your day-to-day work.
• Training and development opportunities relevant to the role.
• Supportive planning team who schedule jobs to reduce travel time and keep your day running smoothly.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to 1,000.

Additional benefits include:

• Discounted healthcare scheme.
• High street and lifestyle discounts.
• One paid volunteering day per year.
• Length of service awards.

Most importantly, you'll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You'll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team.

Responsibilities and Experience

Applications are welcome from experienced candidates with a Responsive Multi Trade background. Duties will include carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard.

Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out a variety of responsive maintenance and repair works across tenanted properties.
• Basic plumbing, including the replacement of sanitaryware, toilets, baths, shower trays, basins and taps, along with occasional repairs.
• Tiling and patch plastering, including making good.
• Painting and decorating as required.
• Working within occupied social housing properties, delivering excellent customer service at all times.
• Using handheld devices or job management systems to receive and complete daily work instructions.
• Managing your own workload effectively and working independently.
• Following all health and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within social housing and tenanted properties is essential.
• Proven experience carrying out responsive repairs across a range of trades.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.