Multiskilled Repairs Operative (Carpentry/Plumbing)

Orwell Housing Association; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

DBS checks

Orwell Academy training

Health plan

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Multiskilled Repairs Operative to join our in-house Orwell Repairs Service. You will deliver high-quality day-to-day responsive repairs and void property works across Norfolk & Suffolk, carrying out a range of trades and developing additional skills on the job.

The role requires experience in property maintenance, a proactive, independent work style, and flexibility for out-of-hours call-outs. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in property maintenance or building repairs.
• Be multiskilled or be a carpenter or plumber who is enthusiastic about developing wider trade skills.
• Have a practical, problem-solving approach and take pride in delivering quality workmanship.
• Be comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
• Be flexible and able to respond to changing priorities when needed

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of property repairs across multiple trades, ensuring a high-quality, first-time fix wherever possible.
• Use your core trade (carpentry or plumbing) while applying and developing additional skills across general building maintenance.
• Work independently to diagnose issues, complete repairs and minimise call-backs.
• Respond to tenant enquiries professionally, providing a positive and reassuring first response.
• Liaise with Head Office to update on repair progress, follow-up needs and any additional works required.
• Support the delivery of a flexible, responsive service by adapting your working day when urgent repairs arise

Skills

Multiskilled trades

Carpentry

Plumbing

Problem solving

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Multiskilled Repairs Operative to join our in-house Orwell Repairs Service. You will deliver high-quality day-to-day responsive repairs and void property works across Norfolk & Suffolk, carrying out a range of trades and developing additional skills on the job.

The role requires experience in property maintenance, a proactive, independent work style, and flexibility for out-of-hours call-outs. Visa sponsorship is not offered.