Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Build Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Profit share bonus

26 days holiday

Enhanced pension plan

Westfield healthcare plan

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Flexible working

Learning & development

Uniform

Job summary

Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer. You will perform responsive and planned repairs in both occupied and void properties across Cambridgeshire and the East of England.

The role covers plumbing, joinery, tiling, flooring, kitchen and bathroom fitting, with a handheld device and full training provided to ensure high-quality, on-time repairs within a social housing setting.

Qualifications

• CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card is required or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative or equivalent.
• Experience in social housing maintenance is desirable.
• Own tools and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive and planned repairs in occupied and void properties.
• Work across trades: minor plumbing, joinery, tiling & flooring, kitchen and bathroom fitting.
• Use a handheld device for work tasks; training provided.

Skills

CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card

Health & Safety practices

Occupied and void properties

Customer service skills

Own tools

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent)

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer
Permanent - Full Time

Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer.

Covering Cambridgeshire and the East of England (main towns: Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Haverhill), this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering excellent benefits, progression, and support.

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties. Your work will cover a variety of trades, including:

• Minor plumbing
• Joinery
• Tiling & flooring
• Kitchen and bathroom fitting

You'll work to deliver high-quality service within a social housing setting, completing assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training provided). All works should be completed efficiently, safely, and in line with best practice to ensure excellent customer experience.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent)
• CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• Experience working in both occupied and void properties
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for completing repairs on time, first time
• Experience within social housing maintenance (desirable)

You must also:

• Have your own tools
• Hold a full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months)

Benefits

This role comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Company van (work use only)
• Profit share discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday bank holidays
• Enhanced pension plan
• Westfield healthcare cash plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio more)
• Life assurance & accident cover
• Share save scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Work perks discounts & vouchers
• Buy & sell holiday schemes
• Flexible working & flexible bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering (2 paid days)
• Learning & development opportunities
• Extensive wellbeing support (including EAP)
• Loyalty & values awards
• Funded professional subscription
• Company uniform

We'll take the time to understand your career history, motivations, and aspirations, supporting you throughout the recruitment and interview process. Our commitment is to be your career partner - providing opportunities, guidance, and support every step of the way.