Multi Trade Operative (Social Housing Repairs)

Locations: Portsmouth | Southampton | Chichester | Bournemouth | South Coast
Full-Time Permanent Role | 39 Hours per Week + Paid On-Call | Van + Fuel Card Provided

We''re hiring Multi Skilled Operatives with strong carpentry/joinery skills for social housing maintenance work across Portsmouth, Southampton, Chichester, Bournemouth, and nearby areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent multi trade job with a reputable property maintenance contractor, working on responsive repairs and void property maintenance.

As a Multi Trade Operative, you''ll carry out varied repairs and maintenance within social housing properties, including both occupied (tenanted) and void homes. Day-to-day tasks will involve joinery / carpentry repairs, with additional trades such as basic plumbing, tiling, and patch plastering desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Multi trade repairs & maintenance across South Coast social housing properties

• Joinery / Carpentry repairs (essential)

• UPVC door/window repairs, kitchen installations, and general property repairs

• Basic plumbing, tiling, and patch plastering (desirable)

• Responsive repairs and void works

• Customer service in tenants'' homes

• Working independently using job tickets / handheld PDA system

• Ensuring health & safety standards at all times

• Competitive salary (discussed upon application)

• Paid on-call rota (1 week in 4-6)

• Company van and fuel card for work use

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell options available)

• Pension scheme

• Paid overtime available

• Discounted healthcare and high street shopping benefits

• Additional perks: volunteering day, long-service awards

• Stable, long-term employment in a growing business

• Multi skilled trade experience with strong joinery / carpentry skills

• Social housing maintenance experience (essential)

• Experience working in tenanted and void properties

• Full UK driving licence required

• DBS check required (completed upon offer)

• Customer-focused and able to manage own workload

If interested please apply with your updated CV.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.