Multi-trader

  • Skilled Careers
  • 22/09/2026
Contract Real Estate

Job Description

Multi Trader Social Housing

Location: Essex & East London
Pay: £20 £24 per hour PAYE
Vehicle: Company van + fuel card provided
Employment: Full-time, long-term opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trader to join a social housing maintenance team covering Essex and East London.

The successful candidate must have a strong main trade in either Plumbing or Carpentry, along with good all-round maintenance skills.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out responsive repairs and general maintenance works across occupied and void social housing properties.

Your duties will include:

  • Carrying out repairs and maintenance in social housing properties

  • Using your main trade of Plumbing or Carpentry

  • Completing a variety of multi-trade repairs and maintenance tasks

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out appropriate repairs

  • Working safely and professionally in tenants' homes

  • Completing jobs to a high standard and within agreed timescales

  • Maintaining accurate job records

  • Providing a professional and customer-focused service to residents

Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Multi Trader / Maintenance Operative

  • Main trade must be Plumbing or Carpentry

  • Experience within social housing, housing maintenance or property repairs is highly desirable

  • Good knowledge of general maintenance and repair work

  • Full UK driving licence

  • Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload

  • Good communication and customer service skills

What's on Offer

  • £20 £24 per hour PAYE

  • Company van provided

  • Fuel card provided

  • Full-time, long-term work

  • Work across Essex and East London

  • Opportunity to work within an established social housing maintenance team

If you're an experienced Multi Trader with a Plumbing or Carpentry background and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a van and fuel card provided, we'd like to hear from you.