Residential Disrepair Technician – Multi-Skilled

Daniel Owen Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniform provided

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Disrepair Operative to join our team delivering high-quality repairs for housing associations across Reading, Slough, Oxford, High Wycombe, Luton and Bedfordshire.

You will perform legal disrepair works and general maintenance within occupied homes, handling plumbing, carpentry, decorating, tiling and related trades to restore properties to full functionality. A professional, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence (manual) required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry is required.
• Basic DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out disrepair inspections and remedial works within occupied properties.
• Carrying out multi-trade repair works including plumbing, carpentry, decorating, plaster patching, tiling and general maintenance.
• Investigating property defects and rectifying issues identified through disrepair claims.
• Undertaking small repair projects from start to completion to restore properties to safe, habitable condition.
• Liaising professionally with tenants, residents and housing association representatives to minimise disruption.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed works and materials used using a PDA or handheld device.

Skills

Multitrade skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Tools

PDA

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Disrepair Operative to join our team delivering high-quality repairs for housing associations across Reading, Slough, Oxford, High Wycombe, Luton and Bedfordshire.

You will perform legal disrepair works and general maintenance within occupied homes, handling plumbing, carpentry, decorating, tiling and related trades to restore properties to full functionality. A professional, customer-focused approach is essential.