Multi Trade Technician

The role

Do you have a proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance work? Then this could be the perfect job for you! We're looking for 3x exceptional Multi‑Trade Technicians who want to make a difference and who thrive in a challenging, fast‑paced repairs environment. The roles will predominantly cover the County of Kent, based out of our Maidstone depot; but will form part of a wider national directorate.

You’ll become an essential member of the Direct Services department, providing a comprehensive, efficient, and responsive property repairs service for our residents. You’ll work as part of a tight‑knit team, supporting other technicians, operational support staff, managers and other colleagues around the organisation, working effectively from job issue through to completion of works, providing final quality assurance. You’ll successfully deliver works to a high quality, as detailed within digitised orders, fulfilling our first‑time fix, appointment objectives, and resident satisfaction criteria, with efficient and productive working practices and value for money in mind always.

There is an obligation to attend scheduled, out‑of‑hour emergencies within this role.

• A relevant trade qualification and/or experience in relation to building, maintenance or a similar technical background.
• NVQ / C&G Level 2 in Plumbing, Carpentry and/or Repairs & Maintenance – evidence will be required at interview stage. A portfolio or long‑term experience and capability may suffice.
• Capability to work alone for much of the time, with good knowledge/experience in a range of maintenance work, and day‑‑day repairs (internal & external) including Lock Smithery, Fencing, Decorating, Glazing, Groundworks, Paving, Bricklaying and Labouring, etc.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the requirements of the Health and Safety Act, and any other relevant legislation and/or regulatory requirements. Plus, evidence of successfully applying this in practice.
• Competent in the use of a digital device in keeping detailed and auditable records of works completed and materials used.
• A positive approach towards collaborative one‑team working is essential, with Customer Satisfaction as a priority.

Previous experience of working within a Social Housing or similar customer‑focused environment would be preferable.

Should you not be able to provide the expected qualifications, or proven experience, but would be open to completing Levy Supported Learning, please note this in your application, as we will consider these if you meet all other requirements.

The role is predominantly site‑based, but our hub in Maidstone operates as a base for materials, pool tools, training and administration.

We envisage the successful applicants working 40 hours per week, 08:00 – 17:00, Monday through Friday, with out‑of‑hours scheduled additionally via a working rota (standby and call‑out fees paid in addition to the base salary).

As this role requires you to travel across all of Kent and on occasion into other regions you will be supplied with a Southern Housing fleet vehicle for working purposes only. However, you will need to be over the age of 21, with a full and valid UK driving licence and a minimum of 2 years driving experience to receive this benefit.

Your main power tools and equipment, plus uniform and PPE will also be provided. You will be expected to use your own hand tools, however.

Advert closing date:
Sunday 25th January 2026 at 23:59.

Please note we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to interview and close the advert early, so it is important that you submit your application as soon as possible detailing as much information about you and your prior experience as you can – applications are shortlisted via a numbered scoring system, submitting just a CV will not score you the desired amount alone to progress to interview.

In your supporting statement, please address how you meet the above criteria and that of the Role Profile, providing examples.

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Eyecare & dental
• Birthday leave
• Retailers discounts
• Cycle to work
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Season ticket loan
• In‑house academy & career development
• Flexible working

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.

We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.