Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Job description

Multi Skilled Engineer
Permanent – Full Time

Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer
.

Covering Cambridgeshire and the East of England (main towns: Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Haverhill), this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation offering excellent benefits, progression, and support.

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties
. Your work will cover a variety of trades, including:

• Minor plumbing
• Joinery
• Tiling & flooring
• Kitchen and bathroom fitting

You’ll work to deliver high-quality service within a social housing setting
, completing assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training provided). All works should be completed efficiently, safely, and in line with best practice to ensure excellent customer experience.

The successful candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent)
• CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices
• Experience working in both occupied and void properties
• Strong customer service skills and a passion for completing repairs on time, first time
• Experience with in social housing maintenance (desirable)

You must also:

• Have your own tools
• Hold a full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months)

This role comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Company van (work use only)
• Profit share discretionary annual bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday bank holidays
• Enhanced pension plan
• Westfield healthcare cash plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio more)
• Life assurance & accident cover
• Share save scheme
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Work perks discounts & vouchers
• Buy & sell holiday schemes
• Flexible working & flexible bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering (2 paid days)
• Learning & development opportunities
• Extensive wellbeing support (including EAP)
• Loyalty & values awards
• Funded professional subscription
• Company uniform