Location - Cheltenham
Hourly Rates - £25.00 per hour
Job Type - Temporary on going
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Our client is a well-established social housing provider committed to delivering safe, high-quality homes across its housing stock. As part of their ongoing investment in property standards, they're looking to appoint an experienced Multi-Skilled Voids Operative to join their in-house maintenance team, focusing on the turnaround of empty properties to a lettable standard.
This is a great opportunity for a tradesperson with strong all-round ability, but particularly strong carpentry and plumbing skills, to join a supportive team environment with consistent, varied work and genuine job security.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Voids Operative, you'll be responsible for carrying out a range of repair and refurbishment works to empty properties, ensuring they're brought up to a safe, lettable standard within agreed timescales.
Carry out first and second fix carpentry, including doors, skirting, kitchen units, flooring and general joinery repairs.
Complete plumbing works including tap and toilet replacements, basic pipework repairs, and general bathroom/kitchen fittings.
Undertake general void property repairs and refurbishment works to a high standard, working to void turnaround targets.
Carry out minor multi-trade tasks as required, including basic plastering, tiling, and decorating.
Complete accurate job records, timesheets and reports using a mobile device/handheld system.
Identify additional repair works required and report these through the correct channels.
Work safely and in compliance with health and safety regulations and safe working practices at all times.
Liaise professionally with colleagues, supervisors and, where required, residents and other stakeholders. WHAT OUR CLIENT LOOKING FOR
Proven experience as a multi-skilled tradesperson within social housing, property maintenance, or void works.
Strong, demonstrable experience in carpentry and plumbing specifically, alongside a good general all-round trade ability.
A relevant trade qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, or a related discipline) is desirable, though strong practical experience will be considered.
Full UK driving licence, essential for travel across the local patch.
Ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and meet void turnaround targets.
A flexible, can-do attitude and comfortable working across a variety of property types and job sizes
Salary description
£25.00 - £25.00 per hour