Multi-Trade Operative
Build Recruitment
Multi-Skilled Technician
Cambridgeshire & Surrounding Areas
£35,000 Van, Fuel Card & Full Benefits Package
The Role
We’re looking for a skilled Multi-Skilled Technician to join a busy Repairs & Maintenance team working across social housing properties in Cambridgeshire.
This is a stable, long-term opportunity within a growing contract, offering consistent work, strong support, and excellent benefits.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out repairs and maintenance works in occupied social housing properties
- Delivering a mix of plumbing repairs, installations, and fault finding
- Using strong carpentry skills including door hanging, skirting, kitchen unit repairs, and general joinery
- Completing jobs to a high standard within agreed response times
- Working alongside other trades to complete larger repair tasks
- Using a PDA system to update and manage job progress
- Providing excellent customer service to tenants and housing officers
- Working safely in line with health & safety and safeguarding policies
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a multi-skilled technician or tradesperson
- Strong background in plumbing with good carpentry/joinery skills
- Experience working in social housing or occupied properties (preferred)
- NVQ / City & Guilds or time-served experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Professional, reliable, and able to work independently
What’s in It for You
- Company van & fuel card (work use)
- Power tools & PPE provided
- 25 days holiday bank holidays birthday off
- Annual pay reviews
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Referral bonus scheme (up to £3,000)
- Private healthcare, GP access & life insurance
- Gym discounts & retail savings
- Ongoing training and career development
About the Contract
You’ll be joining a well-established social housing maintenance contract covering around 3,000 properties across Cambridgeshire, mainly central Cambridge but extending across the county.
The role involves a mix of repairs, voids, and planned maintenance, offering variety and steady long-term workload.
Key Details
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm
- Covering Cambridgeshire & surrounding areas
- Permanent or Temp-to-Perm available
Apply Now
If you’re a Multi-Skilled Technician with strong plumbing and carpentry ability, looking for a secure role with great benefits and steady work — we want to hear from you.