Repairs & Maintenance Operative
Listed on 2026-10-04
-
Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance
Multi Skilled Engineer
Permanent - Full Time
Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer
.
Covering Cambridgeshire and the East of England (main towns: Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Haverhill), this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering excellent benefits, progression, and support.
About the RoleAs a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties
. Your work will cover a variety of trades, including:
- Minor plumbing
- Joinery
- Tiling & flooring
- Kitchen and bathroom fitting
You'll work to deliver high-quality service within a social housing setting
, completing assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training provided). All works should be completed efficiently, safely, and in line with best practice to ensure excellent customer experience.
The successful candidate will have:
- NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent)
- CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices
- Experience working in both occupied and void properties
- Strong customer service skills and a passion for completing repairs on time, first time
- Experience with in social housing maintenance (desirable)
You must also:
- Have your own tools
- Hold a full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months)
This role comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:
- Company van (work use only)
- Profit share discretionary annual bonus scheme
- 26 days holiday bank holidays
- Enhanced pension plan
- Westfield healthcare cash plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio more)
- Life assurance & accident cover
- Share save scheme
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Work perks discounts & vouchers
- Buy & sell holiday schemes
- Flexible working & flexible bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Volunteering (2 paid days)
- Learning & development opportunities
- Extensive wellbeing support (including EAP)
- Loyalty & values awards
- Funded professional subscription
- Company uniform
We'll take the time to understand your career history, motivations, and aspirations, supporting you throughout the recruitment and interview process. Our commitment is to be your career partner - providing opportunities, guidance, and support every step of the way.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).