Location: Southwark, South East London
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Temporary Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour (CIS)
Permanent Salary: £43,000 – £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Van & Fuel Card Provided

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trader to join a large social housing contractor, working on their social housing maintenance contract covering the Southwark area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Multi Trader with experience across a range of maintenance trades to secure a long-term position with an established maintenance contractor.

The position is offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, initially paying £22.00 per hour CIS, with a permanent salary of £43,000–£45,000 per annum upon successful completion of the temporary period.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day reactive maintenance and repairs within occupied and void social housing properties.

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance repairs across social housing properties within Southwark.

• Undertake a variety of carpentry repairs, including doors, frames, skirting boards, architraves and kitchen units.

• Carry out general plumbing repairs, including replacing taps, toilets, basins, waste pipes and fixing leaks.

• Complete patch plastering, filling and making good damaged walls and ceilings.

• Undertake painting and decorating works, including preparing surfaces and completing internal touch-ups.

• Carry out wall and floor tiling repairs, including regrouting and silicone sealing.

• Repair and replace kitchen units, worktops, cupboards and associated fittings.

• Complete general building maintenance and repairs across multiple trades.

• Identify and resolve maintenance issues efficiently, aiming to achieve a high first-time fix rate.

• Work professionally within occupied properties, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.

• Liaise with tenants, planners and supervisors regarding repair appointments and follow-on works.

• Complete job sheets and update repair records using a PDA or mobile device.

• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and in accordance with health and safety regulations.

• Proven experience working as a Multi Trader / Multi Skilled Operative.

• Competency across multiple trades, ideally including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.

• Previous experience working within social housing maintenance is highly desirable.

• Ability to carry out a variety of maintenance and repair works independently.

• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds qualifications are desirable but not essential.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Ability to work independently and manage a daily schedule of repairs.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.