General Builder in Reading, Berkshire

General Builder

Location: Reading (UK)
Salary: Competitive – DOE
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work
 

About:

Our client is a trusted nationwide property maintenance, building and compliance partner, delivering high-quality solutions across residential, commercial, care homes, retirement living, education, and public sector environments. With over 25 years of industry experience, they pride themselves on quality workmanship, compliance, and long-term client relationships.

The Role:

We are seeking reliable and skilled General Builders/ Multi Traders who can carry out a wide range of property maintenance and building tasks to a high standard. You will work across a variety of properties completing reactive maintenance, planned repairs, and refurbishment works.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working across multiple trades.

Key Responsibilities:

• General property maintenance and building works

• Basic carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating and patch repairs

• Kitchen and bathroom repairs / minor installations

• Flooring repairs and installations

• Internal and external maintenance works

• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

• Maintaining a professional approach when working in occupied properties

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi Trader / General Builder / Property Maintenance Operative

• Competent across several trades (carpentry, plumbing, decorating etc.)

• Experience working in residential or commercial maintenance environments

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

• Full UK Driving Licence

• Good communication and customer service skills

Desirable (Not Essential)

• NVQ qualification in a building trade

• CSCS Card

• Experience working within care homes, housing, or commercial property maintenance

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates

• Ongoing work with a growing national company

• Opportunity to work on varied projects across multiple sectors

• Supportive management team

• Long-term opportunities for the right candidates

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Multi Trader or General Builder looking for consistent work with a well-established property maintenance company, we would like to hear from you.