MultiTrade Operative – Social Housing

Multi Trade Operative – York
£33,530 per annum + benefits

Winner Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled and versatile Multi Trade Operative on behalf of a well‑established building maintenance company. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team delivering high‑quality repairs and maintenance across Planned Works, Voids, and Responsive Maintenance (RM) contracts.

Working across both occupied and unoccupied properties, you will be responsible for delivering first‑time fixes wherever possible, while ensuring excellent customer service and full compliance with health and safety standards.

• Carry out multi‑trade repairs and maintenance to a high standard in residents’ homes and void properties
• Complete a range of tasks including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, tiling, and basic brickwork
• Support void refurbishments and planned works programmes, ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and ready to let
• Attend responsive maintenance call‑outs, diagnosing issues and achieving first‑time fixes where possible
• Accurately complete PDA updates, timesheets, and work reports
• Communicate professionally with residents, clients and colleagues
• Conduct on‑site risk assessments and adhere to all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Wear appropriate PPE at all times and take responsibility for site safety
• Work flexibly across the region, adapting to varying locations and tasks
• Mentor apprentices and support team members where required
• Promote sustainability by minimising waste and using materials efficiently
• Participate in Health & Safety inspections and toolbox talks
• Take part in the out‑of‑hours rota (where applicable)

• Proven experience as a Multi Trade Operative within social housing, planned works, voids or RM environments
• Skilled in at least two core trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, tiling, brickwork)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessments
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable working in occupied properties
• Competent using handheld devices (PDA/mobile apps)
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• Must hold (or be eligible for) SC clearance and meet BPSS requirements
• NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• Valid training in Asbestos Awareness, Working at Height, Manual Handling and First Aid

• Experience working on MOD, local authority or housing association contracts
• Ability to carry out plumbing works safely and compliantly
• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior staff

• Professional, reliable and customer‑focused
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible, proactive and adaptable
• Committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement

• Up to £33,530 per annum
• 23 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• PDA and uniform provided
• Long service awards
• Perkbox benefits (free coffees, cinema tickets, retail discounts & more)
• 1 paid volunteer day per year