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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.

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Job Overview
Offered Salary
£35000 per year
Job Location
Cambridge, UK
Job Type
Full Time
Job ID
39909
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