We are working closely with Southern Housing to assist with the appointment of a Multi-Trade Operative, on a 2-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.22 - £23.27 per hour

Summary:

The Multi-Trade Operative will carry out a wide range of skilled works within properties, with a particular focus on preparing void properties for re-letting. The role requires a flexible tradesperson with strong practical skills, capable of delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance, and refurbishments across multiple disciplines. The operative will ensure that all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting Southern Housing in providing safe and well-maintained homes for residents.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake a variety of multi-skilled trade tasks, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting, and basic electrical works.
• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and refurbishments to void properties to ensure they are ready for occupancy within agreed timescales.
• Work independently and proactively to complete allocated jobs in line with schedules and quality standards.
• Identify and report any additional works required, ensuring issues are escalated appropriately.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health and safety regulations and organisational policies.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent trade qualification in a core discipline (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, plastering, or similar).

• Proven experience working as a multi-trade operative, maintenance operative, or similar role.
• Strong experience in carrying out void property works, including a range of internal and external repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multiple trades to a competent standard.
• Experience working within housing, local authority, or construction sector (desirable).

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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