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Repairs Operative & Painter - Housing
Job Posted: 8 hours ago
Salary: £ 14 - 15.23 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Hackney, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Adecco- Housing are recruiting two experienced professionals (Painter/Decorator & Repairs Operative) across high-quality repairs and maintenance services across a portfolio of approximately (phone number removed) homes. As part of our commitment to excellent resident service and operational efficiency, we're looking for reliable, motivated, and skilled individuals who are proud of their craft and thrive in a fast-paced social housing environment.
Join Our In-House Repairs Team - Painter/Decorator & Repairs Operative
Location: Hackney
Contract: 3-Month FTC (Potential to go Permanent)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Role: x5 days on site (no working from home)
Repairs Operative - Role Overview
We're looking for a multi-trader with strong core skills in plumbing and carpentry, capable of handling a variety of reactive and planned maintenance jobs, including:
Diagnosing and resolving tenant repair requests on first visit
Deal with multi-leaks
Completing emergency and routine repairs within SLA targets
Coordinating with compliance and reporting teams
Contributing to planned projects (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms)
Painter/Decorator - Role Overview
We are also seeking a skilled painter with experience in:
Plastering, minor rendering, and general decorative works
Preparing surfaces, applying finishes, and restoring interiors and exterior railings/blocks to a high standard
Contributing to wider refurb and cyclical projects
Maintaining tenant satisfaction and clean work areas
What We're Looking For (Both Roles):
Previous experience in social housing or property maintenance
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Punctual, reliable, and target-driven
Strong customer service, communication, and empathy skills
A focus on first-time fixes and proactive problem-solving
Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends, if needed
Why Join?
Job security with potential to go permanent
Be part of a team that genuinely impacts people's homes and lives
Opportunities for growth and training
We are Adecco Housing, part of The Adecco Group. As a consciously inclusive recruiter we want to ensure that we are committed to making the future work for everyone. As a people business we put our expertise and energy into improving everyone's chances of being part of the world of work. Accessibility is important to us, so please let the Consultant know if you will require any adjustments to be made to support you best when applying for this role.
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