Multi-Trade Operative - Croydon

Salary: £38,000 per annum
Location: Croydon & surrounding areas
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are currently recruiting an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join a responsive repairs and maintenance team working across social housing properties in and around the Croydon area.

This is a permanent role carrying out multi-skilled duties, with a core trade background in Carpentry or Plumbing, supported by a broad range of additional skills to deliver a first-time fix service.

What's Provided
Company van

Fuel card

Power tools supplied

Key Responsibilities
Carry out multi-trade repairs and maintenance in occupied and void properties

Complete works safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

Self-manage workload and ensure quality of own work

Accurately complete job records and administrative tasks using PDA systems

Communicate professionally with tenants, colleagues, and other trades

Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety requirements

Identify additional works, safeguarding issues, or recharge items and report accordingly

Work in line with risk assessments, training, and company procedures

Core Trade Requirement You must hold one recognised base trade qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent), or have demonstrable experience in Carpentry or Plumbing, plus additional multi-trade skills.

Additional Skills (any combination of the below) Painting & Decorating

Patch plaster repairs and surface preparation

Wall preparation and lining paper

Painting of walls, ceilings, and woodwork

Plastering

Patch repairs and full skim finishes

Plasterboarding, scrimming, and rendering

Ceramic Tiling

Wall and floor tiling, including preparation, fixing, grouting, and cutting

Glazing / UPVC

Single pane glazing and repairs

Replacement of handles, hinges, seals, and basic unit overhauls

Groundworks

Fencing repairs and renewals

Brickwork repairs and small walls

Manhole repairs and renewals

Essential Skills & Experience
Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Basic IT skills and ability to use a PDA system

Strong customer service and communication skills

Reliable, punctual, and thorough approach to work

Excellent understanding of Health & Safety

Ability to meet deadlines and performance targets

Full, clean UK driving licence

Desirable Experience
Previous experience working in social housing

Housing or building maintenance knowledge

Ability to assess jobs and implement effective repair solutions

Personal Qualities
Professional, proactive, and tenant-focused

Self-motivated and confident working independently

Commitment to high standards, confidentiality, and equality

How to Apply To apply or register your interest, please contact:

Zach Jordan
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)