Multi skilled operative

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Title: Multi skilled operative

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality reactive repairs and maintenance service across occupied social housing properties and void properties. The postholder will undertake a wide range of trade activities, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive and reactive repairs within occupied social housing properties.
  


• Complete emergency call-out repairs within required response times.
  


• Undertake maintenance and refurbishment works to void properties, bringing them up to lettable standards.
  


• Deliver multi-skilled repairs across:
  




• Carpentry
  


• Plumbing
  


• Tiling
  


• Plastering
  


• Bricklaying
  


• Fencing
  


• Flooring
  


• Groundworks
  




• Diagnose faults and identify effective repair solutions.
  


• Ensure work is completed in accordance with health and safety regulations and company standards.
  


• Maintain accurate records of completed repairs and materials used.
  


• Work professionally and respectfully within tenants' homes, including challenging living environments.
  


• Manage workload effectively to meet service delivery targets and timescales.
  


• Operate and maintain company vehicles responsibly in line with company policies.
  

Experience Required

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' proven trade experience within construction, maintenance or repairs.
  


• Strong multi-trade capability across several of the disciplines listed above.
  


• Previous experience working within occupied social housing environments.
  


• Experience carrying out responsive/reactive maintenance repairs.
  


• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
  


• Experience working within demanding, high-volume service environments.
  


• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  

Desirable

• Experience working on housing association or local authority contracts.
  


• Previous void property refurbishment experience.
  

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant trade.
  


• Full UK Driving Licence.
  


• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
  

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade discipline.
  


• CSCS Card.
  


• Additional trade-specific certifications.
  

Additional Qualifications / Certifications

The following certifications would be advantageous:

• Asbestos Awareness Certificate.
  


• Manual Handling Certificate.
  


• Working at Height Certificate.
  


• PASMA and/or IPAF Certification.
  


• Emergency First Aid at Work.
  


• Social Housing Repairs and Maintenance experience.
  


• Health & Safety qualifications such as IOSH Working Safely.
  


• Any accredited qualifications in Carpentry, Plumbing, Plastering, Bricklaying, Flooring or Groundworks.
  

Additional Information

·         Location: Corby, Northamptonshire.

·         Pay Rate: £24.48 per hour (Umbrella).

·         Hours: 37.00 hours per week.

·         Company vehicle provided for work purposes only.

·         Vehicle usage is monitored for operational, lone-working, and health & safety purposes.

·         Face-to-face interview required.

·         Successful candidates must pass all compliance and vetting checks.

·         The service covers approximately 8,000 properties and garages, delivering around 1,500 reactive repairs per month.

·         Standard repairs are completed within 30 days, with emergency repairs attended within 24 hours.

·         Working hours are typically 8:00am to 4:00pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 3:30pm finish on Fridays.

·         Initial assignment for 12-15 weeks to cover sickness absence, with the possibility of extension.

·         Reliability and flexibility are essential to support operational requirements and maintain service delivery standards.