Tradesman


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 the repair and maintenance of residential properties. Due to ongoing workloads, they are looking for an experienced tradesman to join their maintenance team, working across both occupied and void properties.

Your new role

As a Tradesman, you'll carry out a variety of responsive repairs, planned maintenance and general property works across social housing properties. You'll be attending properties to identify maintenance issues, complete repairs and ensure homes are left safe and to a good standard.Typical duties may include:

General joinery and carpentry repairs

Basic plumbing repairs

Kitchen and bathroom maintenance

Patch plastering and making good

Tiling and minor decorating

Repairing doors, locks, handles, skirting and fixtures

Completing work within occupied and void properties

Attending responsive repair jobs

Providing a professional service when working in tenants' homes

What you'll need to succeed

You'll ideally have previous experience working within social housing, council properties or domestic maintenance and be comfortable completing a variety of general repairs.You'll also need:

Experience within a relevant construction or maintenance trade

Good general property maintenance knowledge

Experience completing responsive repairs

Ability to complete jobs independently and to a good standard

Good communication and customer service skills

Professional approach when working within occupied properties

Full UK driving licence

Relevant trade qualifications or recognised experience would be beneficial

What you'll get in return

You'll receive a competitive hourly rate alongside consistent full-time hours and ongoing work. This is a good opportunity to join an established social housing maintenance team, with the potential for longer-term opportunities depending on workload and performance.

What you need to do now

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