Multi-Trades Person - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Housing Quality Network; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property maintenance company in Maidenhead is seeking a reliable Multi-Trade Operative with strong carpentry or plumbing skills. You will join a dedicated team providing essential repairs for residential properties. The role offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and benefits such as a company van and training opportunities. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving license and be willing to work on a rota basis for out-of-hours service.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Company van

Annual tools allowance

Training and development

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Reliable and experienced in multiple trades.
• Strong core skills in carpentry or plumbing.
• Knowledge of wet trades or groundworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and carry out maintenance in domestic properties.
• Perform repairs in supported housing schemes.
• Provide out-of-hours service on a rota basis.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Customer care skills

Wet trades experience

Groundworks knowledge

Job description

Are you a reliable, experienced genuine Multi-Trade Operative with a strong core skill set in carpentry or plumbing with some knowledge in other trades? Do you have good customer care skills who enjoys working with people? If yes, we’d like to hear from you. If you also have experience in wet trades or groundworks, or are qualified in unvented not water and heating systems then all the better!

Housing Solutions provides repairs and maintenance services to the residents of around 7,500 homes in Maidenhead and the surrounding area via our own in-house repairs team. You will be joining a supportive team of multi-trade operatives, plumbers, electricians and gas engineers. You will be responsible for diagnosing and carrying out maintenance and repairs in domestic, tenanted properties, plus supported housing schemes and empty properties.

What we offer

• Permanent contract of employment
• 42 hours per week
• Van, protective clothing and an annual tools allowance
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible benefits scheme offering a variety of discounts

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy and hold a valid UK driving licence as a company vehicle will be provided for work use. Ideally, you will live within 20 miles of our head office in Maidenhead. We’d love to hear from candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. You must be willing to provide an out of hour service on a rota basis.

If you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, then apply today! If you are unsure about whether this role is for you, you can contact Matthew Poole on 07884 475847 or Danny Hughes on 07584 235569 for an informal discussion.

To apply for this vacancy please visit the Jobs & Careers page of our website:

We reserve the right to shortlist and arrange interviews for potentially suitable candidates ahead of the scheduled close date, therefore we look forward to your application as soon as you are ready.

We will not be accepting applications through recruitment agencies for this position.

Internal applications are welcome from employees who have passed their probation period, are not currently being standard set for absence or performance or on a disciplinary warning (unless able to demonstrate significant improvement over the last six months).

For internal applications please apply through the intranet under the Vacancies section.