Multi Trade Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Position: Multi Trade Repairs & Maintenance Operative (Permanent)
Multi Trade Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Thamesmead
Permanent | Full Time
Salary: £32,315 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trade Repairs & Maintenance Operative to join a busy repairs and maintenance team in Thamesmead. This is a permanent full-time role offering stability and excellent earning potential for a skilled multi-trade professional.

About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering high quality repairs and maintenance works across housing stock, ensuring a “right first time” approach and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

Delivering high quality general repairs across properties
Completing multi trade works including:
Tiling
Painting & decorating
Plaster patching
Carpentry
Glazing
Minor plumbing
Metalwork, fencing, paving and general maintenance
Proactively identifying reactive and planned repairs
Maintaining tools, plant and company vehicles
Supporting quality assurance checks with officers and tenant inspectors
Assisting with insurance claim reports where required
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Customer Care policies
Completing safety roles such as Fire Warden or First Aider when required
Updating electronic job records using handheld devices
Assessing materials required to ensure best value and minimal waste
Reporting defects and arranging follow-on works
Supporting apprentices with on-the-job guidance
Working collaboratively with internal teams
Taking ownership of complaint resolution and representing the organisation professionally

What You’ll Need
Essential:
Full clean manual UK driving licence
Strong multi trade skills gained through qualifications and/or extensive experience
Experience delivering high quality repairs in a customer focused environment
Ability to plan, schedule and prioritise work effectively
Competent IT skills and confidence using handheld devices
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Good knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, site safety and COSHH
Awareness of personal safety and lone working procedures

Desirable:
Experience working within a Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) environment

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Zach Jordan – (url removed)
(phone number removed)