Multi-Trade Operative - Permanent Position in Hastings

We are recruiting for a permanent employed Multi-Trade Operative to join a well-established maintenance team working across a social housing portfolio in the Hastings area. This role involves carrying out responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and refurbishment works within both occupied and void properties.

What's on Offer?

✅ Salary up to £40,000 per annum
✅ Company van and fuel card
✅ Paid annual leave
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Long-term job security
✅ Permanent employed position
✅ Immediate start available

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out day-to-day responsive repairs and maintenance
• Working within occupied and void social housing properties
• Completing refurbishment and remedial works
• Diagnosing faults and providing effective repair solutions
• Delivering high-quality workmanship with excellent customer service
• Using a PDA to manage and update jobs (training provided)

Essential Requirements

• Strong multi-trade experience across a variety of maintenance disciplines
• Competent in:
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Patch plastering
• General building repairs
• Experience working within tenanted properties
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using handheld PDA technology
• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 (minimum) in a relevant trade
• Full UK Driving Licence
• DBS check (or willingness to undertake one)
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Additional trade qualifications
• Social housing maintenance experience

Important

This opportunity is strictly for candidates seeking a permanent employed position and is ideal for someone looking for stability, employment benefits, and long-term career progression.

This role is not suitable for subcontractors, self-employed operatives, or candidates seeking temporary work.

If you're available immediately or at short notice and would like to find out more, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.