Multi Trade Operative (Plastering Bias)

Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Croydon, Bromley 

Salary: Up to £40,660 per annum

Temporary to Permanent Full-Time

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the South West, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

We are currently working in partnership with a leading social housing maintenance contractor to recruit an experienced Multi Trade Operative with a strong plastering background to join their responsive repairs and maintenance team covering West London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation offering long-term job security, career progression and a varied workload within occupied social housing properties.

The Role

• Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing properties
• Completing plastering repairs, patch plastering and making good to a high standard
• Undertaking basic plumbing and carpentry repairs where required
• Carrying out general multi-trade maintenance works
• Diagnosing faults and completing first-time fixes wherever possible
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Updating job information using PDA/mobile working systems
• Delivering excellent customer service while working within residents’ homes

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Multi Trade Operative within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or domestic property maintenance
• Strong plastering skills with experience carrying out reactive repairs
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing and carpentry
• Experience working within occupied properties
• Ability to diagnose maintenance issues and complete first-time fixes
• Experience using PDA or mobile working devices
• NVQ Level 2, City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Salary up to £40,660 depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• Permanent position with long-term career stability
• Pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee rewards and discount scheme
• Opportunity to work with a leading social housing maintenance contractor

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced Multi Trade Operative with a plastering bias
• Good all-round maintenance skills including basic plumbing and carpentry
• Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently
• Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ben Thomas at Build Recruitment.

ben.thomas@buildrec.com

We take the time to understand your career aspirations and background. Our team provides support, guidance and regular communication throughout the recruitment process. With our commitment to being your career partner, we will help you find suitable job opportunities, offer career advice and provide salary benchmarking.