Multiskilled Operative

We Are Zenith; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Zenith is seeking a Multiskilled Operative to deliver reactive and planned maintenance across domestic and commercial properties. You will carry out repairs, minor installations and ensure work is safe, compliant, and of high workmanship and service.

This field-based role involves regular travel within the local area, working indoors and outdoors in varying weather, and requires PPE and adherence to health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Proven multi-trade maintenance or construction experience.
• Experience in plumbing, carpentry/joinery, plastering, tiling or general building maintenance.
• Full driving license and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair tasks across trades in domestic and commercial settings.
• Undertake reactive maintenance, planned works, and refurbishments.
• Diagnose faults and perform efficient, safe repairs.
• Carry out installations, adjustments, and minor replacements of fixtures.
• Maintain documentation and health and safety compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service and professional conduct.
• Maintain vehicle, tools and PPE; travel within local area.

Job description

Overview

Zenith are proudly working with one of the UK's leading energy suppliers who have an exciting opportunity for a Multiskilled Operative to join their expanding team!

As a Multiskilled Operative you will be responsible for delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance works across a range of trades within domestic and commercial properties. You will carry out repairs, maintenance, and minor installations whilst ensuring work is completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard of workmanship and customer service. This role may require other duties as reasonably requested by management.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks including basic plumbing, joinery, plastering, painting, tiling and general building works
• Undertake reactive maintenance, planned works, and property refurbishments as required
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and safely
• Carry out installations, adjustments, and minor replacements of fixtures and fittings
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with company procedures and relevant regulations
• Complete required documentation accurately, including job sheets and maintenance records
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professional standards at all times
• Ensure company vehicle, tools and equipment are maintained in good condition
• Follow all Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and management
• Identify additional works where appropriate and report through correct channels
• Ensure work areas are left clean, tidy and safe following completion of tasks

Required knowledge and experience

• Proven experience working in a multi-trade maintenance or construction role
• Experience in trades such as plumbing, carpentry/joinery, plastering, tiling or general building maintenance
• Full UK Driving License
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent troubleshooting ability

This is a field-based role working on domestic and commercial customer premises with regular travel within the local area. Work may be carried out indoors and outdoors in varying weather and involves physical activity including lifting, kneeling and working in confined spaces. Successful candidates will be required to wear appropriate PPE at all times and work in compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.