Multi Trade Operative

  • Tandem Personnel
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • 19/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Multi Trade Operative

About the Role

We are looking for a Multi Trade Operative to join our clients busy Projects Team, delivering high-quality fit-out and refurbishment works across a range of client sites. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are completed to the high standards our clients expect, while adhering to industry regulations, company procedures, and health & safety legislation. This role involves working on new store fit-outs, refurbishments, and general maintenance projects across a variety of sectors including retail, healthcare, and residential.

Key Responsibilities

New Store Fit-Outs & General Projects

Working across clients including retail stores, care homes, HMOs, and commercial spaces:

  • General building maintenance, decorating and finishing works
  • Office fit-outs and meeting room installations
  • Building and installing shelving systems
  • Ceiling works alongside M&E teams (often out of hours)
  • Plaster boarding and plastering feature walls, painting and finishing sales areas
  • Installation of shelving systems and store equipment, fitting ancillary items (clip frames, fire safety equipment, signage)

Skills & Experience Required

  • Essential: Experience in shopfitting, maintenance, or multi-trade roles
  • Ability to carry out a wide range of general building and maintenance tasks
  • CSCS card holder
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Strong timekeeping and reliability
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Good level of spoken and written English

Additional Information

  • Pay up to £19 per hour (depending on experience)
  • Paid travel time
  • Overtime and excellent earning potential
  • Company committed to training and progression
  • Stable, permanent role with a forward-thinking and expanding business
  • Immediate start available

This is more than just a job it s a real opportunity to grow your career in construction with a company that values its people and invests in their future.