Kitchen & Bathroom Fitter

Givetwise; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused service company is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician in Taunton. This role involves delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance across various sites, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a trade qualification, strong communication skills, and proficiency with mobile job management technology. Enjoy a diverse work environment and generous benefits, contributing to the safety and comfort of homes in the community.

Benefits

Company van with fuel card

Full kit provided including uniform

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions up to 9%

Health care cash plan and virtual GP services

Learning and development opportunities

Family support policies

Mental health support and enhanced sick pay

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Essential skills for a level 1 role in maintenance and repair.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing building faults.
• Proficient in using mobile technology for job management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality maintenance services across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Support responsive repairs and maintenance across properties.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Mobile device proficiency

Health and Safety understanding

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in a core trade

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

About The Role

Are you a hands‑on professional with a passion for delivering high‑quality repairs and maintenance? Join our Internal Maintenance Service (IMS) team at LiveWest as a Multi Skilled Technician. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our homes are safe, well‑maintained and meet the expectations of our customers. This mobile role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a real difference in the communities we serve. You will have a core trade in Carpentry/Plumbing and be based within 30 minutes of Taunton.

This role is being offered on a full‑time permanent basis working 40 hours per week.

For further information about this role, and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality fault fixing and maintenance services across multiple sites.
• Diagnose and repair basic building faults in line with best practices and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety policies, including fleet safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and act as a LiveWest ambassador in customers’ homes.
• Work towards achieving first‑time fixes to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Use mobile technology to manage job orders and updates efficiently.
• Carry out work across multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry and tiling.
• Support the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance across LiveWest properties.

Why Should I Apply?

Be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation committed to customer care and community impact. Enjoy a varied and mobile role with autonomy and responsibility. Access ongoing training and development to grow your skills. Work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued. Benefit from a strong safety culture and a team that delivers together.

About The Candidate

To be successful in your application for the role of Multi Skilled Technician, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role and the following role‑specific skills and experience:

• A recognised apprenticeship or qualification in a core trade.
• Post‑qualification experience and the ability to diagnose and repair basic building faults.
• Proficiency in using mobile devices for job management.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety procedures.
• A customer‑focused mindset with strong communication and organisational skills.
• A full, UK, manual driving licence.
• Desirable: Experience working in customers’ homes and knowledge of responsive maintenance.
• Desirable: Asbestos HSG210 awareness and experience with unvented systems.

Eligibility

This role is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS.

Safeguarding & DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

About The Company

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do – from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Our Reward and Benefits

• Company van – contains a fuel card for work‑related travel.
• Full kit – uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience.
• Generous annual leave – start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
• Pension contributions – up to 9% employer contributions with our defined contribution scheme.
• Health benefits and perks – access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and development – ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family support – policies designed to help balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing matters – prioritises your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter travel – cycle‑to‑work and car benefit schemes.
• Giving back – up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

Inclusion At LiveWest

At LiveWest, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We believe that our differences drive innovation, creativity and excellence and we strive to create an environment where all colleagues can thrive. As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.