Multi Skilled Operative

Annual salary: up to £36,425.30

Multi-skilled Operative

Location:

Norwich

Contract:

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £36,425.30 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)

MPS has been looking after residents' homes for over 25 years. As part of the Mears Group, we focus on estate management and property maintenance, delivering tailored solutions that support people and communities.

We provide a wide range of services; including responsive repairs, planned works, and cyclical maintenance to over 100 local authorities and housing providers across the UK. One of our key partners is Orbit, a major housing provider in the Midlands, East Anglia, and the South East, managing over 45,000 homes.

Together, MPS and Orbit ensure residents receive timely, high-quality repairs and maintenance, with a strong emphasis on customer care, safety, and long-term value.

About the Roles:

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Multi Skilled Operative to join our Major Works team in Norwich. This is a hands-on role working across both occupied and void social housing properties, delivering high-quality planned works and refurbishments, with plastering as a core trade alongside supporting works across other trades as required.

You'll be completing works as part of larger planned projects, including refurbishments, component replacements, and property upgrades, ensuring all work is delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard. This role suits someone who takes pride in their workmanship, can work independently or as part of a wider site team, and understands the importance of delivering excellent customer service when working in residents' homes.

Duties
Carry out planned works and refurbishment activities across social housing properties as part of major works programmes
Undertake damp and mould remedial works as part of wider refurbishment and upgrade projects
Complete plastering works including patch plastering, skimming, and full room or area re-skims where required
Repair and renew walls and ceilings as part of refurbishment works, ensuring surfaces are prepared to a high standard for decoration
Deliver high-quality finishes across all works, ensuring properties are ready for handover within project timelines
Undertake multi-skilled tasks including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and finishing works as part of planned projects
Complete installations and replacements of components (e.g. kitchens, bathrooms, internal fixtures) where required
Carry out making-good works following major installations or refurbishment activities
Work collaboratively with site teams, supervisors, and other trades to deliver projects on time and to specification
Maintain a professional and respectful approach when working in both occupied and void properties
Accurately record works completed using handheld devices in line with project requirements
Identify and report any additional works, defects, or risks to support project delivery
Adhere to all health and safety regulations and site procedures at all times
Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment to required standards

Role Criteria:
Proven experience in plastering, including patching, skimming, and finishing works as part of refurbishment or planned projects
Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, or planned/major works environments
Experience carrying out damp and mould remedial works within refurbishment programmes
Ability to carry out multi-skilled works, including basic plumbing, carpentry, tiling, and finishing works as part of larger projects
Willingness to support a range of trades to deliver large-scale refurbishment and upgrade works
Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider site team on planned projects
Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality finishes to specification
Professional and customer-focused approach when working within occupied properties
Good understanding of health and safety procedures, particularly within a site or project-based environment
Confident using handheld devices for job updates, reporting, and documentation
Full UK driving licence
Own hand tools
Flexibility to work…