Job Description

Job Title: Multi-Trade Operative

Location: Bracknell

Salary: £18.67 per hour + van

Contract: 12-week temporary to permanent

Hours: Full-time

BRC are currently working with a leading housing provider who are looking for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join their busy repairs and maintenance team in Bracknell.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled tradesperson looking for a 12-week temporary-to-permanent position, with a company van provided.

The Role

• Complete a wide range of multi-trade repairs, including carpentry, plumbing and masonry.
• Carry out internal and external repairs across residential properties and communal areas.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a professional standard.
• Liaise with residents and colleagues, keeping customers informed throughout the repair process.
• Complete repairs within required timescales and aim to resolve jobs first time wherever possible.
• Accurately record work completed, materials used and job progress using mobile/tablet systems.
• Maintain appropriate van stock and use materials in a cost-effective manner.
• Carry out regular vehicle, tool and equipment checks.
• Work alongside other trades and support the wider repairs team when required.
• Follow all relevant health & safety procedures and safe working practices.
• Participate in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota where required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Multi-Trade Operative or similar.
• Strong skills in carpentry and plumbing, with additional multi-trade experience.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade, or demonstrable time-served experience.
• Experience working across residential properties, ideally within social housing or repairs and maintenance.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work to tight timescales while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable undertaking physically demanding work.
• Good understanding of health & safety and safe working practices.
• Willing to complete a DBS check.

For more information, please call Meg Smith on 02920 231000 or 01179 239100.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. At BRC Recruitment, we try to respond to all applications, however, due to high volume of applications, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.