Multi Trader

At WPS were committed to creating safe well-maintained homes and communities across the UK. As part of our Property Services division we maintain over 500000 social housing homes ensuring tenants live in secure comfortable environments.

Were looking for a skilled Multi-Trader to join our Brixton team focusing on disrepair works and responsive maintenance in tenanted social housing properties.

Your Role:

• Carry out reactive and preventative repairs in occupied homes

• Tackle disrepair issues across multiple trades: carpentry plumbing tiling plastering

• Ensure all work is completed safely efficiently and to high standards

• Communicate clearly with tenants and maintain a respectful professional approach

• Record work details and materials used on daily job sheets

• Uphold Wates Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies

What Youll Bring:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade (carpentry plumbing plastering tiling or electrics)

• Experience working in occupied properties and handling disrepair cases

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• A commitment to delivering excellent service to tenants

Why Wates

• Be part of a team thats making a real difference in peoples lives

• Work with a company that values quality safety and community impact

• Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to grow and develop

Apply now and help us improve homes and lives one repair at a time.

Given the nature of this position you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicants criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Wates is one of the UKs leading family-owned development building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose reimagining places for people to thrive and our three promises:

Thriving places working with customers partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable inclusive and full of opportunity.
Thriving planet protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
Thriving people creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.