Multi-Trade Operative

Job Opportunity: Multi-Trade Operative (Damp Works, Core Drilling & Plastering)
Location: Leicester
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week - Temporary for 3 months with opportunities to go perm for the right candidate.
Pay: £16.39 – £17.60 per hour (depending on experience)
Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required, held for a minimum of 2 years

Our client, a respected local authority, is seeking a skilled and motivated Multi-Trade Operative to join their Housing Repairs team. This is a hands-on role focused on damp works, core drilling, and plastering, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality repairs and refurbishments to council-owned properties.

You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in providing a responsive, customer-focused service that makes a real difference to tenants and leaseholders across Leicester.

• Carry out a wide range of multi-trade repairs, with a focus on damp treatment, core drilling, and plastering
• Deliver work to a high standard, aiming for a ‘right first time’ approach
• Assess repair needs and determine the most effective and cost-efficient solutions
• Communicate clearly with residents to minimise disruption and provide updates
• Manage vehicle stock efficiently to support timely job completion
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and report any issues such as safeguarding concerns or tenancy breaches
• Supervise apprentices and trainees when required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and building regulations

? Proven experience in multi-trade work, particularly in damp proofing, plastering, and core drilling

? Experience working in occupied domestic properties, including with vulnerable residents

? Strong understanding of building industry standards and health & safety regulations

? Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

? Excellent communication and customer service skills

? Full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years

• Join a team that values quality, safety, and customer satisfaction
• Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development
• Make a real impact in the local community

If you're a skilled multi-trade professional looking for a rewarding role with variety and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

?? Apply now to take the next step in your career and help our client maintain safe, comfortable homes across Leicester.