Multi Skilled Operative


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	York, YO1 6JL
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You'll be joining an established social housing provider responsible for maintaining a large portfolio of residential properties. They are looking to strengthen their maintenance team with an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to support ongoing repairs, planned works and property improvements.

Your new role

As a Multi-Skilled Operative, you'll carry out a wide range of repairs and maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties. You'll be responsible for identifying issues, completing repairs efficiently and ensuring properties are left to a high standard.Typical duties may include:

Joinery repairs including doors, frames, locks, skirting and kitchen units

Basic plumbing and bathroom repairs

Kitchen and bathroom maintenance

Patch plastering and making good

Wall and floor tiling

Basic painting and decorating

General property repairs and maintenance

Working effectively in occupied homes while providing a professional service to tenants

What you'll need to succeed

You'll ideally have previous experience working within social housing, council housing or domestic property maintenance, with the ability to complete a variety of repairs without requiring additional trades.You'll also need:

Strong experience across multiple trades

Previous responsive repairs and maintenance experience

Experience working within occupied and void properties

Full UK driving licence

Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to manage your own workload and complete jobs to a high standard

What you'll get in return

You'll receive a competitive hourly rate alongside consistent full-time hours and the opportunity for ongoing work. You'll be joining an established maintenance team with the potential for longer-term opportunities depending on performance and workload.

What you need to do now

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