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Daniel Owen Ltd; Ealing; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform provided

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 10%

Life insurance

Health cash plan

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is recruiting a skilled Multi Trade Operative to join a housing repairs team in Ealing. You will perform a wide range of repairs within tenanted social housing, covering carpentry, plumbing, tiling, and decorating, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Applicants should hold a Full UK driving licence and DBS check. A company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform are provided, along with generous leave and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (manual) is required.
• DBS basic check is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsive repairs and maintenance across tenanted social housing properties.
• Replace and repair skirting boards, architraves, and internal door frames.
• Install, adjust, and repair kitchen units, worktops, and cupboard doors.
• Repair internal doors, handles, locks, hinges and ironmongery.
• Identify and fix minor plumbing issues (leaks, dripping taps, blocked sinks).
• Patch plastering and restore damaged walls, ceilings and surfaces.
• Carry out tiling and grouting, including sealing and finishing.
• Paint and decorate to a high-quality standard after repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing basics

Painting & decorating

Tiling

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm

Salary: £40,267.50 per annum

We have an opportunity for a skilled and experienced Multi Trade Operative to join a dedicated housing repairs and maintenance team in Ealing.

Responsibilities

Performing a wide range of responsive repairs and maintenance works across tenanted social housing properties.

Replacing and repairing skirting boards, architraves, internal door frames, and other carpentry elements.

Installing, adjusting, and repairing kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors, and associated fixtures.

Repairing and replacing internal doors, handles, locks, hinges, and ironmongery.

Identifying and resolving minor plumbing issues, including leaks, dripping taps, and blocked sinks.

Undertaking patch plastering and making good damaged walls, ceilings, and surfaces.

Completing wall and floor tiling repairs, including grouting, sealing, and finishing works.

Carrying out painting and decorating duties to a high-quality, professional standard following repair works.

Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company quality standards.

Working within occupied properties while maintaining professionalism, respect, and sensitivity to residents' needs.

Identifying and reporting additional repair requirements, safeguarding concerns, and property issues outside the scope of works.

Delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining positive relationships with residents at all times.

Accurately recording job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld technology or job management systems.

Maintaining tools, equipment, and company vehicles in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.

Managing daily workloads effectively to achieve productivity targets and service level agreements.

Collaborating with colleagues, supervisors, and other trades to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence (manual)

Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS)

• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.
• 25 days of annual leave entitlement, excluding bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions of up to 10%.
• Life insurance and permanent health insurance.
• Health cash plan offering cashback on everyday healthcare costs.