Handyman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Location: Swindon and surrounding areas (covering approximately a 60-90 minute radius)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week
Contract: Temp to Perm opportunity

Our client is looking for a Skilled Labourer / Maintenance Operative to join their responsive repairs team, carrying out general maintenance and repair works within occupied social housing properties.

This is a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity offering long-term, stable work, a company van, excellent benefits and the chance to become a permanent member of a supportive team delivering a high-quality service to customers in their homes.

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term stability
• Ongoing work on a long-term social housing contract
• Monday to Friday working pattern (39 hours per week)
• On-call rota approximately 1 in every 7 weeks
• Company van and fuel card provided for business use
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Well-planned workloads to help minimise travel time
• Employee referral scheme
• Additional benefits including healthcare discounts, high street discounts, Tastecard, volunteering day and long service awards

You'll be carrying out a variety of responsive maintenance and repair works within occupied properties, supporting the wider repairs team to ensure customers receive an excellent service.

Duties include:

• General maintenance and repair works within residential properties
• Basic joinery repairs including doors, windows, kitchens and bathrooms
• Basic plumbing repairs including taps, basins, baths, showers and sanitary ware
• Basic patch plastering
• Painting and decorating (desirable but not essential)
• Keeping work areas clean and removing waste materials
• Using a PDA to manage and complete job tickets
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service while working in tenants' homes
• Keeping job records and systems up to date

We're looking for someone with:

• Previous experience as a Skilled Labourer, Maintenance Operative or in a general property maintenance role
• Experience carrying out general maintenance and basic trade works
• A good understanding of basic joinery, plumbing and repair tasks
• A customer-focused approach with good communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• A full UK driving licence

A DBS check will be required for this role.