Multi-Skilled Operative - Carpentry & Plumbing Bias

Location: Eastleigh, Hampshire – covering surrounding areas
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent or Temporary to Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Benefits: Company van, fuel card and standard company benefits

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative with a strong background in carpentry and plumbing to join an established property maintenance and refurbishment team based in Eastleigh.

The role will involve carrying out responsive repairs, planned maintenance and refurbishment works across residential and social housing properties throughout the surrounding area.

There are two potential opportunities available: a permanent position paying £38,000–£40,000 per annum, or a temporary-to-permanent arrangement with an initial day rate before moving onto a permanent salary.

A company van and fuel card will be provided.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out general carpentry repairs and installations.
• Completing plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Undertaking kitchen and bathroom repairs, replacements and installations.
• Fitting doors, frames, skirting, architraves and other carpentry components.
• Carrying out minor plumbing repairs, including taps, toilets, sinks and pipework.
• Completing tiling, patch plastering and making good.
• Undertaking minor decorating and finishing works.
• Carrying out general property maintenance and refurbishment tasks.
• Identifying defects and completing repairs to a high standard.
• Ensuring all work areas are left clean, tidy and safe.
• Communicating professionally with tenants, clients and site teams.

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Operative, Maintenance Operative or Multi-Trader.

• Strong carpentry and plumbing skills are essential.
• Experience working within property maintenance, social housing or refurbishment would be advantageous.
• Additional skills in tiling, plastering, decorating and kitchen or bathroom fitting are beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Own tools required.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Reliable, organised and flexible with travel requirements.
• Relevant trade qualifications would be advantageous.

• £38,000 – £40,000 per annum for the permanent position.

• Temporary-to-permanent option available, with an initial day rate before moving onto a permanent salary.
• Company van provided.
• Fuel card provided.
• Standard company benefits.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity.

How to Apply

If you are a skilled Multi-Trader with a strong carpentry and plumbing background and are looking for your next opportunity around Eastleigh, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant trade experience for consideration.