Multi Trade Operative

JR379: Multi Trade Operative
Location: Lewisham
Salary: Up To £37,525 Per Annum + Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out a range of repairs, maintenance and adaptation works across residential and commercial properties. The role will involve undertaking various trade-related tasks, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and in accordance with health and safety requirements.

The role will require a professional, customer-focused approach, working both independently and as part of a skilled team to deliver an efficient and reliable service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out general repairs, maintenance and adaptation works across a range of properties.
• Undertake carpentry tasks, including hanging doors, fitting and overhauling locks, window repairs and renewals.
• Repair and renew flooring, fit bath panels, pipe ducting and casing, kitchen units and fencing.
• Carry out patch plastering and patch wall tiling repairs.
• Undertake minor plumbing repairs, including overhauling and replacing taps and overhauling WC cisterns.
• Complete associated multi-trade tasks within your level of competence and in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required specification and within agreed timescales.
• Use initiative and experience to deliver high-quality workmanship in line with contract requirements.
• Identify and report any issues that may prevent work from being completed to the required standard or within the agreed timescales.
• Accurately measure materials and estimate the time required for assigned works.
• Complete all assigned tasks and relevant paperwork, including timesheets and computer-based records, in a timely manner.
• Work independently or as part of a team of skilled tradespeople, maintaining professional standards at all times.
• Maintain all tools, plant, equipment and vehicles under your control to a high standard, reporting any incidents or defects to management.
• Ensure vehicle stock levels are maintained to support an efficient, right-first-time service.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures, using PPE and safety equipment correctly.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, hazards and unsafe working conditions to the relevant supervisor.
• Deliver a professional and customer-focused service when dealing with clients and residents.
• Comply with company policies, including equality and diversity requirements.
• Undertake further training and development as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• City & Guilds qualification in a relevant trade or equivalent time-served trade experience.
• Asbestos Awareness training certificate.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in repairs and maintenance or construction site environments.
• Previous experience dealing directly with residents or customers in a customer service-focused role.
• Good practical multi-trade skills, including carpentry, minor plumbing, plastering and tiling repairs.
• Good understanding of verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks without constant supervision.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and complete tasks within agreed timescales.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with customers, colleagues and other trades.
• Understanding of and commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and industry standards.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality and diversity.
• Willingness and ability to undertake further training and development.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Physically able to undertake a mobile role involving walking, climbing stairs, lifting, loading and unloading vehicles.

In return our client offers:

• Pension.
• Company Sick Pay.
• Company Vehicle & Fuel card
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Qualification Renewal Inclusive
• Post Code Scheduling (Reduced Travel Time)