Multi trader

Role: Multi Trader

Location: Croydon, Sydenham and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £40,660 per annum + Company Van & Fuel Card

Role Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Multi Trader to join a well-established maintenance team, carrying out reactive and planned repairs within occupied social housing properties across Croydon, Sydenham and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Multi Trader who is confident working across a range of general maintenance trades and enjoys a varied workload. You will be responsible for completing high-quality repairs and maintenance works, helping to ensure residents' homes are safe, well-maintained and kept to a high standard.

The role is field-based, covering Croydon, Sydenham and nearby areas, so you'll need to be comfortable travelling between properties throughout the working day.

The Role

As a Multi Trader, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of reactive repairs and maintenance works within occupied and void social housing properties.

Typical duties will include:

Carrying out general multi-trade repairs and maintenance
Completing carpentry and joinery repairs
Carrying out basic plumbing repairs and maintenance
Repairing doors, frames, skirting boards and other fixtures
Completing patch plastering and making-good works
Carrying out painting and decorating where required
Repairing walls, ceilings and other internal finishes
Replacing damaged fixtures, fittings and ironmongery
Carrying out minor tiling and flooring repairs
Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently
Completing a range of responsive repairs within residents' homes
Carrying out minor additional trade tasks where required
Maintaining excellent customer service when working in residents' properties
Using a PDA or job management system to receive and update works completed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a reliable and experienced Multi Trader who is confident working across different trades and takes pride in the quality of their work.

You will have:

Previous experience working as a Multi Trader within social housing, maintenance or repairs environments
Strong general maintenance and repair skills
Experience carrying out reactive repairs within occupied properties
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with residents
Good time management and the ability to prioritise workloads
A flexible approach and willingness to undertake a variety of maintenance tasks

Essential Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence
Proven experience working as a Multi Trader or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative
Ability to travel across Croydon, Sydenham and surrounding areas
Experience working within domestic or social housing properties
Comfortable using handheld devices or PDAs
Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
DBS check, or willingness to undertake one if required

Benefits

Salary up to £40,660 per annum depending on experience
Company van & fuel card
Consistent, long-term work
Supportive and established maintenance team
Varied workload across residential properties
Opportunities for training and career development
Stable, permanent position with ongoing work
Holiday entitlement and company benefits packageIf you're an experienced Multi Trader looking for a long-term opportunity where your skills will make a real difference to residents' homes, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on (phone number removed)