Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Build Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension plan

Westfield healthcare

Life assurance

Share save scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer. The role covers Cambridgeshire and the East of England, delivering responsive and planned repairs in social housing settings, typically on occupied or void properties, with a handheld device and full training provided.

The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent), a CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card, and a strong commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent) required.
• CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card is essential.
• Experience in social housing maintenance desirable.
• Must own tools and hold a full UK driving licence.
• Strong health & safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive and planned repairs to occupied and void properties.
• Work across trades including plumbing, joinery, tiling, and kitchen/bathroom fitting.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Oper.

CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card

Health & Safety practices

Experience working in occupied & void

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.