Multi-Trade Operative - Permanent Position

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed