Multi Trade Operative

Multi Trader

Portsmouth £20 per Hour + Company Van + Fuel Card + Uniform Full-Time Self-Employed with PAYE Option After 3 Months

Are you an experienced Multi Trader with strong carpentry, plumbing and general property maintenance skills? A well-established building and maintenance business is looking for experienced Multi Traders to support a busy social housing contract across the Portsmouth area. You will carry out reactive maintenance, planned works and repairs within occupied and void domestic properties. This is a varied, hands-on Multi Trader role requiring someone who can work independently, manage their own workload and confidently complete repairs across several trades.

Job Responsibilities

Complete first and second fix carpentry and plumbing repairs.
Carry out kitchen and bathroom installations.
Repair minor leaks and replace sanitary ware.
Complete ceramic wall tiling, vinyl flooring and general floor repairs.
Undertake painting and decorating works where required.
Carry out basic external property maintenance and repair works.
Work safely with non-licensed asbestos where required following full training.
Maintain your company van, tools and materials in a clean and organised condition.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Demonstrate strong experience working as a Multi Trader within domestic properties.
Have practical skills across carpentry, plumbing, decorating, tiling and flooring.
Be confident soldering and completing general plumbing repairs.
Possess good knowledge of construction materials and repair methods.
Have experience within social housing or residential maintenance.
Work independently and manage daily jobs effectively.
Provide a professional service when dealing with residents.
Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

Applicants should ideally live within approximately 20 miles of Portsmouth and must be willing to complete a DBS check if required. This is initially a self-employed position, with the option to move onto a PAYE arrangement after approximately three months, subject to availability and suitability. Candidates will also need to provide two suitable references. A company van, fuel card and uniform will be supplied.