1 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To deliver a high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service across Council-owned housing stock and premises. The Multi-Trader will carry out building repairs, maintenance, renewals, and replacements within a range of trade disciplines. This includes reactive repairs, programmed refurbishment works, and occupational therapy adaptations in both occupied and void properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out repairs, maintenance, and improvements across a range of trade disciplines to a professional standard.
  

• Undertake planned and reactive works, including emergency call-outs as required.
  

• Complete occupational therapy adaptations in line with specifications and tenant needs.
  

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant building regulations, health and safety standards, and council policies.
  

• Diagnose building faults and determine appropriate solutions on-site.
  

• Liaise professionally and courteously with tenants, residents, and colleagues.
  

• Record and report work undertaken using the organisation’s job management system (e.g., via PDA or paper-based system).
  

• Ensure compliance with relevant trade qualifications, standards, and legal requirements.
  

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times.
  

• Manage tools, materials, and van stock efficiently to ensure high productivity.
  

• Participate in out-of-hours or emergency call-out services as required.
  

Trade Competencies:

Must be competent to a professional standard in at least four of the following disciplines:

• Plumbing
  

• Carpentry
  

• Plastering
  

• Electrical (including Part P if applicable)
  

• Tiling
  

• Painting & Decorating
  

• Gas Safe (for qualified candidates)
  

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in at least four of the listed trade disciplines.
  

• Ability to work independently and use initiative to resolve on-site problems.
  

• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to building maintenance.
  

• Full UK driving licence.
  

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
  

• Ability to use handheld devices or mobile job systems for reporting and logging work.
  

Desirable:

• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 in core trade areas.
  

• CSCS Card.
  

• Previous experience working in social housing or public sector environments.
  

• Asbestos Awareness Certification.
  

• First Aid certification.