Multi Trader Operative

CLC; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property maintenance group in the UK is seeking a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality repairs within the social housing sector, requiring independence and a customer-first attitude. With competitive pay and great benefits, this opportunity offers career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and regular performance reviews

Company van & fuel card

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Training and career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar multi-trade role within the social housing or property maintenance sector.
• Strong skills in at least 3 core trades (carpentry, plastering, painting, damp/mould treatment).
• Full UK driving licence – essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs on disrepair cases including carpentry, plaster patching, and painting.
• Ensure all work is compliant with health and safety standards.
• Accurately complete job reports and liaise with tenants.

Skills

Carpentry

Plastering

Painting

Damp/Mould Treatment

Communication

Job description

CLC is one of the UK’s leading property maintenance and refurbishment groups with a turnover of c.£250m, around 1,000 employees and a national presence serving sectors such as social housing, defence, hotel and leisure, healthcare, education, and more. CLC has grown significantly over the last few years and has ambitious growth plans to double in size in the next 4 years.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a skilled and versatile Multi-Trade Operative to join our growing team, delivering high-quality repair and maintenance services within the social housing sector. Working on disrepair cases, you will act as a key part of our responsive maintenance service, attending tenanted and void properties to carry out a broad range of repair works.

This is a client-facing role that requires a strong focus on first-time fix, high standards of workmanship, and excellent customer service. You’ll be working largely independently, aiming to complete as many tasks as possible per visit, to minimise disruption for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs on disrepair cases including:
  • Basic carpentry (e.g. doors, skirtings, kitchen units)
  • Plaster patching and minor rendering
  • Painting and decorating
  • Mould and damp treatment
• Complete works to a high standard with minimal supervision
• Ensure all work is compliant with health and safety and company standards
• Liaise professionally with tenants, client representatives, and internal teams
• Accurately complete job reports and timesheets using handheld technology

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar multi-trade role within the social housing or property maintenance sector
• Strong skills in at least 3 core trades (carpentry, plastering, painting, damp/mould treatment)
• Ability to diagnose and repair a wide range of housing issues
• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Good communication skills and a customer-first approach
• DBS check (or willingness to undergo one)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and regular performance reviews
• Company van & fuel card
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Supportive team culture and professional working environment