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Multi Trade Operative

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 160 - 180 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Chelmsford

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Fortus Recruitment are currently recruting for Multi‑Trade Operatives to join a social housing contractor paying £160 to £180 per day working across Essex with a company van and fuel card supplied. You will carry out a wide range of day‑to‑day responsive and planned maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. You will work independently and as part of a wider team, completing repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You will be customer‑facing, so professionalism, reliability, and respect for residents’ homes are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out responsive and planned maintenance works within social housing properties

Undertake a variety of trades, including (but not limited to):

Carpentry

Plumbing (basic)

Plastering (patch repairs)

Tiling

Flooring repairs

Painting & decorating

Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently

Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and completed on first visit where possible

Work in occupied properties, maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times

Adhere to health & safety regulations and company procedures

Accurately complete job records and communicate updates to the office team

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Multi‑Trade Operative, ideally within social housing

Strong skills across multiple trades

Ability to work independently and manage your own workload

Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Professional and customer‑focused approach

Full UK driving licence

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience working in social housing or tenant‑occupied properties is highly desirable

Trade qualifications or time‑served experience beneficial

Knowledge of responsive repairs and voids work advantageous 

Please call me on (phone number removed) if this role is of interest and email and up to date cv to

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