Multi Skilled Operative
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS1 2RY |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be working with an established housing and property maintenance provider delivering repairs and maintenance across social housing properties throughout the Leeds area. Due to an increase in workload, they are looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to join their maintenance team.
Your new role
As a Multi-Skilled Operative, you'll be responsible for completing a wide range of responsive repairs and general maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties.Your duties will include:
- General joinery and carpentry repairs
- Basic plumbing and bathroom repairs
- Kitchen and bathroom maintenance
- Wall and floor tiling
- Patch plastering and making good
- Basic painting and decorating
- Repairing doors, locks, handles, skirting boards and fixtures
- Diagnosing maintenance issues and completing effective repairs
- Working across both occupied and void properties
- Providing a professional and respectful service when working in tenants' homes
- Completing relevant job paperwork and reporting any additional works required
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this position, you'll need previous experience working within social housing, council properties or domestic property maintenance.You'll also ideally have:
- Strong experience across multiple trades
- A primary trade such as joinery, plumbing or plastering
- Experience completing responsive repairs and maintenance
- Experience working within occupied properties
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to complete jobs independently and to a high standard
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Relevant trade qualifications or recognised experience
What you'll get in return
You'll receive a competitive hourly rate, consistent full-time hours and the opportunity for ongoing work across the Leeds area. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative with a social housing background looking for a stable maintenance position, with the potential for longer-term opportunities.
What you need to do now
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