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Multi Trade Operative

Job in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11, England, UK
Listing for: Wates Smartspace
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Building Maintenance, Plumber, Carpentry
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 30000 - 38000 GBP Yearly GBP 30000.00 38000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We're looking for an experienced Multi Trader to join our responsive maintenance team, working across social housing properties in and around Swadlincote
. This is a customer‑facing role where quality, care, and getting things right first time really matter.

The Role

You'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of responsive repairs and maintenance works within occupied social housing homes, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Typical tasks will include:

  • General multi‑trade repairs (carpentry, minor plumbing, patch plastering, basic tiling, etc.)
  • Diagnosing and resolving day‑to‑day repair issues
  • Working professionally in residents' homes with a strong customer focus
  • Completing work to agreed SLAs and company standards
  • Accurately updating job records using a mobile device
What We're Looking For

Essential requirements:

  • Proven trade background (multi‑skilled)
  • NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade (or equivalent)
  • Experience in social housing responsive maintenance
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong customer service skills and a professional approach in residents' homes
What's On Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Tools, uniform, and PPE provided
  • Stable, long‑term work within social housing
  • Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop multi‑trade skills

If you're a reliable Multi Trader who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a real difference for residents, we'd love to hear from you.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check(DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

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