Multi Trade Operative

3 Month Contract With A local Authority

To deliver high-quality repairs maintenance and improvement works across a range of trades within residential properties ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation policies and standards. The role focuses on providing excellent customer service achieving first-time fixes and maintaining safe efficient and cost-effective operations while supporting team performance and organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on regulation and legislation updates ensuring full organisational compliance.
  

• Carry out all work in accordance with policies procedures guidelines and building regulations.
  

• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety requirements including risk assessments PPE and reporting procedures.
  

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Data Protection legislation.
  

• Complete repairs within target response times to a high standard.
  

• Diagnose faults accurately and aim to rectify issues on the first visit.
  

• Carry out tests inspections and surveys providing detailed reports as required.
  

• Work safely in both occupied and unoccupied properties.
  

• Ensure all scheduled and emergency work is completed efficiently each day.
  

• Plan and manage daily workloads and schedules effectively.
  

• Process all jobs in real time using mobile devices.
  

• Complete all digital work orders and documentation accurately and on time.
  

• Use Schedule of Rates (SORs) to cost works and manage budgets.
  

• Ensure labour and material targets are achieved.
  

• Use materials in a cost-effective and value-driven manner.
  

• Maintain van stock tools and equipment securely and at agreed levels.
  

• Order additional materials as required via mobile systems.
  

• Ensure company vehicles are used maintained and presented in line with policy.
  

• Coordinate or support colleagues on larger projects.
  

• Mentor apprentices new recruits and other technicians.
  

• Work collaboratively and assist colleagues to meet organisational goals.
  

• Promote a one team culture and organisational values.
  

• Liaise professionally with residents keeping them informed at all times.
  

• Provide sensitive support to vulnerable residents where required.
  

• Attend tenant meetings when necessary.
  

• Act as an ambassador for the organisation and uphold customer care standards.
  

• Participate in a 24-hour emergency rota as required.
  

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
  

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Direct Labour Service or similar environment.
  

• Relevant trade qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 or 3) or equivalent experience.
  

• Proven experience in property repairs and maintenance across multiple trades.
  

• Strong knowledge of building regulations statutory requirements and codes of practice.
  

• Good understanding of construction methods materials and refurbishment principles.
  

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
  

• Ability to assess risks including lone working scenarios.
  

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions.
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  

• Competence in completing digital documentation and using mobile work systems.
  

• 40 Working Hours Per Week
  
• Bi-Weekly Payments