Versatile Multi-Trade Operative – Van & Growth

Winner Recruitment Ltd; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

23 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee

Long-service awards

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Winner Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a team delivering essential repairs across London and the South East. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, and flooring in occupied and void properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety.

The role requires diagnosing faults, completing repairs right first time, and working across varied properties while maintaining high customer service and strong health & safety practices.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade repairs across domestic or social housing
• Experience with responsive repairs, voids or occupied properties
• Strong practical skills across multiple trades
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Experience with handheld devices or job management systems
• Knowledge of health & safety and asbestos awareness
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant trade qualification or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Carry out multi-trade repairs across occupied/void properties
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs right first time where possible
• Undertake responsive repairs, void works and remedial maintenance
• Work safely in line with risk assessments and company procedures
• Record job details and materials using handheld devices
• Liaise with residents and report access issues or safeguarding concerns
• Maintain tools, equipment and van stock
• Escalate complex or specialist repairs as needed
• Collaborate with other trades to deliver contracts
• Adapt to different properties, clients and systems

Skills

Multi-trade repairs

Domestic housing experience

Customer service

Driving licence

Independent workload management

Education

Trade qualification (relevant)

Tools

Handheld devices / job management systems

Job description

Winner Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a team delivering essential repairs across London and the South East. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, and flooring in occupied and void properties, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety.

The role requires diagnosing faults, completing repairs right first time, and working across varied properties while maintaining high customer service and strong health & safety practices.