Social Housing Multi-Trade Pro: Carpentry & Refurb

Fraser Edwards Recruitment; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Trade Card

Power Tools

Job summary

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Operative for a long-term contract in social housing across Brighton, Haywards Heath and Crawley. The role involves carpentry, plumbing, refurbishments and resident liaison to maintain living standards and safety.

The candidate will work with the maintenance team, completing 1st/2nd fix carpentry, basic plumbing, kitchen/bathroom upgrades, tiling, plastering, snagging, and PDA logging, while ensuring high-quality workmanship and

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in social housing maintenance.
• Full UK driver’s licence is essential for mobility.
• Core Trade Qualification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 1st and 2nd fix carpentry such as hanging doors, skirting and architrave.
• Perform basic plumbing to maintain properties.
• Undertake kitchen and bathroom refurbishment works.
• Carry out minor tiling repairs in kitchens and bathrooms.
• Do patch plastering to ensure smooth surfaces.
• Carry out snagging works to fix defects.
• Log works and progress using a PDA.
• Liaise with residents, clients and staff to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Core Trade Qualification

Job description

Fraser Edwards Recruitment is seeking a skilled Multi Trade Operative for a long-term contract in social housing across Brighton, Haywards Heath and Crawley. The role involves carpentry, plumbing, refurbishments and resident liaison to maintain living standards and safety.

The candidate will work with the maintenance team, completing 1st/2nd fix carpentry, basic plumbing, kitchen/bathroom upgrades, tiling, plastering, snagging, and PDA logging, while ensuring high-quality workmanship and