Reactive Multi-Trade Technician – Housing Repairs (Van & Fuel Card)

Ian Williams Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Uniform & PPE provided

PDA device for work management

Paid holidays and pension

Life insurance

Free legal/financial advice

Counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd in Manchester is hiring a skilled Multi Trade Operative to carry out reactive repairs in occupied homes, mainly carpentry but also plumbing and plastering.

You will need an NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, a full UK driving licence, and a customer‑focused approach. We offer a company van, uniform, pension, life insurance, and wellbeing support.

Join a team that values safety, career development, and steady, long‑term work.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Carpentry.
• Experience in domestic or social housing environments desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety first—We're committed to keeping you safe, happy, and supported.
• Multi trade work—Complete second fix tasks in occupied residential properties, predominantly in carpentry but also in plumbing and plastering.
• Customer focused—Enjoy working in domestic environments, engaging with residents and collaborating with your team.
• Problem solving—Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively.
• Responsive repairs—Attend reactive, emergency, and routine repairs, with occasional planned refurbishment in void properties.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Plastering

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

Ian Williams Ltd in Manchester is hiring a skilled Multi Trade Operative to carry out reactive repairs in occupied homes, mainly carpentry but also plumbing and plastering.

You will need an NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, a full UK driving licence, and a customer‑focused approach. We offer a company van, uniform, pension, life insurance, and wellbeing support.

Join a team that values safety, career development, and steady, long‑term work.