Repairs Operative & Painter - Housing

Adecco; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Housing is seeking skilled professionals for the roles of Painter/Decorator and Repairs Operative in a fast-paced social housing environment. Successful candidates will work on various maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, and decorative works, with job security and potential permanent placement. Join a team that makes a real difference in people's homes.

Benefits

Job security with potential to go permanent

Opportunities for growth and training

Qualifications

• Experience in social housing or property maintenance.
• Punctual, reliable, and capable of first-time fixes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving tenant repair requests on first visit.
• Completing emergency and routine repairs within SLA targets.
• Preparing surfaces and applying finishes for decoration.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Adecco- Housing are recruiting two experienced professionals (Painter/Decorator & Repairs Operative) across high-quality repairs and maintenance services across a portfolio of approximately (phone number removed) homes. As part of our commitment to excellent resident service and operational efficiency, we're looking for reliable, motivated, and skilled individuals who are proud of their craft and thrive in a fast-paced social housing environment.

Join Our In-House Repairs Team - Painter/Decorator & Repairs Operative
Location: Hackney
Contract: 3-Month FTC (Potential to go Permanent)
Hours: 35 hours per week

Role: x5 days on site (no working from home)

Repairs Operative - Role Overview

We're looking for a multi-trader with strong core skills in plumbing and carpentry, capable of handling a variety of reactive and planned maintenance jobs, including:

• Diagnosing and resolving tenant repair requests on first visit

• Deal with multi-leaks

• Completing emergency and routine repairs within SLA targets

• Coordinating with compliance and reporting teams

• Contributing to planned projects (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms)

Painter/Decorator - Role Overview

We are also seeking a skilled painter with experience in:

• Plastering, minor rendering, and general decorative works

• Preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and restoring interiors and exterior railings/blocks to a high standard

• Contributing to wider refurb and cyclical projects

• Maintaining tenant satisfaction and clean work areas

What We're Looking For (Both Roles):

• Previous experience in social housing or property maintenance

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Punctual, reliable, and target-driven

• Strong customer service, communication, and empathy skills

• A focus on first-time fixes and proactive problem-solving

• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends, if needed

Why Join?

• Job security with potential to go permanent

• Be part of a team that genuinely impacts people's homes and lives

• Opportunities for growth and training

We are Adecco Housing, part of The Adecco Group. As a consciously inclusive recruiter we want to ensure that we are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business we put our expertise and energy into improving everyone's chances of being part of the world of work. Accessibility is important to us, so please let the Consultant know if you will require any adjustments to be made to support you best when applying for this role.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Painter/Repairs Operative, click 'Apply' now!