Multi Trade Operative in Coventry, West Midlands

Posted by Fraser Edwards Recruitment

£23.52 an hour

Coventry · Contract

Fraser Edwards is working with a leading social housing contractor to recruit an experienced Carpenter or Plumber Multi Trade Operatives for a long-term contract covering Coventry and Nuneaton areas

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Multi Trade Operative capabilities and experience in social housing maintenance. You will be responsible for carrying out a range of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained and completed to a high standard.

The successful candidate will be reliable, self-motivated and confident working independently, with a strong focus on quality workmanship and excellent customer service when interacting with residents, clients and colleagues.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

  • Carpentry: Hanging doors, fitting skirting boards and architraves, and undertaking general carpentry repairs.
  • Plumbing: Replacing taps, basins and toilets, identifying and locating leaks, diagnosing plumbing faults, and completing minor repairs.
  • Kitchen and Bathroom Refurbishments: Carrying out repair, refurbishment and improvement works.
  • Tiling Repairs: Completing minor tiling repairs in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Patch Plastering: Undertaking minor plastering repairs to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
  • Snagging Works: Identifying and rectifying defects to ensure all work meets the required quality standards.
  • PDA Usage: Accurately recording jobs, repairs and completed works using a PDA.
  • Customer Liaison: Communicating professionally with residents, clients and colleagues to deliver a reliable, customer-focused service.

Candidate Requirements

  • Full UK Driving Licence: Essential. A company van will be provided for travelling between properties and sites.
  • Relevant Trade Qualification: Desirable, although practical skills and hands-on experience are highly valued.
  • Minimum 3 Years' Experience: Proven experience in carpentry and multi-trade maintenance, ideally within the social housing sector.
  • Strong Carpentry or Plumbing Skills: with additional skills in tiling, patch plastering and general property maintenance.
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Able to liaise professionally with residents and provide a high standard of customer service.
  • Reliable and Self-Motivated: Capable of managing workloads independently, working efficiently and maintaining high standards of workmanship.

What's on Offer?

  • Long-term contracting opportunity.
  • Company van provided.
  • Opportunity to work with an established social housing contractor.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Carpenter or Plumber Multi Trade Operative looking for a long-term contract within social housing, we'd love to hear from you.

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