Multitrader(internal)

Axis CLC Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card for work

23 days annual leave

BYOD allowance

Referral bonus

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts

Volunteer day

Training and progression

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is recruiting a Multi-Trade Operative to join the Colchester team, providing responsive repairs and maintenance across MOD properties. You’ll work across tenanted homes using modern systems to deliver safe, comfortable living spaces.

Ideal candidates have plastering skills (NVQ2), driving licence, and fault-finding abilities; DBS and CSCS are desirable. Axis CLC promotes from within and offers extensive training and progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in plastering or equivalent is required.
• Experience in tenanted properties is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK manual driving licence is required.
• Asbestos Awareness certificate is desirable.
• CSCS card preferred; training can be provided.
• DBS check or willingness to undergo.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs to a high standard.
• Undertake plumbing repairs and minor installations (desirable).
• Complete carpentry works including repairs and basic joinery (desirable).
• Support general property maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose faults and deliver lasting repairs.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Ensure safety, quality and customer service standards.
• Use PDA systems to receive and complete job information.

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

PDA systems

Job description

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider with over 1,000 employees and 13 UK offices. We support clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors, delivering essential building services. As part of the Axis CLC group, backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the organisation, we offer responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment solutions nationwide.

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced and versatile Multi-Trade Operative to join our team in Colchester looking after MOD properties.

In this role, you’ll deliver responsive repairs and maintenance across a wide portfolio of homes, ensuring residents live in properties that are safe, comfortable and well maintained. You’ll be supported by modern digital systems that help keep work flowing efficiently and enable you to deliver a first-class service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs to a high standard (NVQ Level 2 required)
• Undertake plumbing repairs and minor installations (desirable)
• Complete carpentry works including repairs and basic joinery (desirable)
• Support a wide range of general property maintenance tasks
• Diagnose faults and deliver effective, lasting repairs
• Work independently and as part of a wider team
• Ensure all works meet safety, quality and customer service standards
• Use PDA systems to receive and complete job information

About You

• Strong plastering skills (ideally NVQ Level 2)
  • Working knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
  • Experience working in tenanted properties
  • Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
  • Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
  • Confident using PDA/mobile job systems
  • NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum (or equivalent experience)
  • Full UK manual driving licence
• No more than 6 points on driving licence
  • Asbestos Awareness certificate
• CSCS card preferred (training can be provided if required)
  • DBS check (or willingness to undergo)
• Eligible to work in the UK
  • Professional, customer-focused approach
• Ongoing training, support and progression – Axis CLC promotes from within

What We Offer

• Salary up to £36,691.20 depending on experience
  • Company van and fuel card for work purposes
  • 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
  • £20 per month BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allowance
• Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee
  • Long-service awards at key milestones
• Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing
  • 1 paid volunteer day each year
• Ongoing training, support and progression – Axis CLC promotes from within

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll join a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine career progression opportunities.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across all teams. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.