Multi Skilled Operative

Your new company
You'll be working with an established housing and property maintenance provider delivering repairs and maintenance across social housing properties throughout the Leeds area. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team.

Your new role
As a Multi-Skilled Operative, you'll be responsible for completing a wide range of responsive repairs and general maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties.Your duties will include:

General joinery and carpentry repairs
Basic plumbing and bathroom repairs
Kitchen and bathroom maintenance
Wall and floor tiling
Patch plastering and making good
Basic painting and decorating
Repairing doors, locks, handles, skirting boards and fixtures
Diagnosing maintenance issues and completing effective repairs
Working across both occupied and void properties
Providing a professional and respectful service when working in tenants' homes
Completing relevant job paperwork and reporting any additional works requiredWhat you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you'll need previous experience working within social housing, council properties or domestic property maintenance.You'll also ideally have:

Strong experience across multiple trades
A primary trade such as joinery, plumbing or plastering
Experience completing responsive repairs and maintenance
Experience working within occupied properties
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to complete jobs independently and to a high standard
Good communication and customer service skills
Full UK driving licence
Relevant trade qualifications or recognised experienceWhat you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive hourly rate, consistent full-time hours and the opportunity for ongoing work across the Leeds area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative with a social housing background looking for a stable maintenance position, with the potential for longer-term opportunities.

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