Multi Trade Operative

Our client is a well-established building and maintenance company based in Reading. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join their team, working across social housing and domestic properties in the Reading area. This role is offered on a self-employed basis initially, with the potential to move to temporary-to-permanent or permanent employment after a qualifying period, up to 12 x weeks.

You will be working in the Social Housing sector / domestic properties within the Reading area, Must have extensive knowledge within all aspects of the trade, you will be working in voids, tenanted properties, A DBS checked will be carried out if successful, Must live within a 20-mile radius of Reading, must have a clean driving license as this is a good opportunity for a van being supplied if offered a temp / perm / permanent position.

This is a self-employed position, after a three-month period there may be PAYE options available, must provide 2 x sources of references, must live within a 20-mile radius of Reading.

Role Responsibilities

• Reactive maintenance and planned works within social housing
• Working independently and managing daily workloads
• Liaising with supervisors and other trades as required
• Void property works
• Delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service

Required Skills & Experience

You must have strong experience across multiple trades, including:

• 1st & 2nd Fix Carpentry
• Kitchen & Bathroom Installations
• 1st & 2nd Fix Plumbing (including soldering)
• Minor leak repairs and sanitaryware replacement
• Ceramic wall tiling
• Vinyl flooring
• Painting & Decorating
• External works experience
• Willingness to carry out non-licensed asbestos removal (full training provided)

Essential Requirements

• Must live within a 20-mile radius of Reading
• Own van and tools (company van may be provided if role becomes permanent)
• Clean UK driving licence
• Strong material knowledge
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• DBS check required (to be completed if successful)
• Provide two work references

Benefits:

• Ongoing, stable work
• Competitive hourly rate (£26ph)
• Opportunity to join a well-established company
• Potential PAYE options after 3 months
• Clear route to a permanent position