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Posted 21 July, 2026

Multi traders

Howells Recruitment
Hastings, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job title: Multi Trader (Social Housing)Location: Hastings (Covering Hastings, Bexhill, Pevensey Bay, Penhurst, Battle, Brede and Rye)Salary: £38,000 per annum + Company Van & Fuel CardPermanent Position

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Trader to join a well-established social housing contractor covering the Hastings area.

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This is a permanent opportunity for a skilled Multi Trader with experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within occupied and void social housing properties. Due to the location of the works, candidates must live within approximately 10-15 miles of Hastings town centre.

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The role offers a varied workload across reactive and planned maintenance, carrying out a range of day-to-day repairs within residential properties. We are looking for candidates with a strong core trade and experience across a variety of maintenance disciplines.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance within social housing properties
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  • Working on both occupied and void properties
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  • Basic carpentry including door repairs, skirting, architraves and kitchen adjustments
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  • Basic plumbing repairs including taps, toilets and pipework
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  • Patch plastering and making good
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  • Minor tiling repairs and replacements
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  • Painting and decorating where required
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  • Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
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  • Accurately updating jobs and completing reports using a PDA system
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Requirements:

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  • Proven experience as a Multi Trader within the social housing or property maintenance sector
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  • Experience working in occupied and void properties
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  • Good all-round knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance
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  • Previous experience using a PDA or handheld device to manage workloads
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  • Full UK Driving Licence
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  • Must live within 10-15 miles of Hastings town centre due to the location of the works
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In return, you'll be joining a reputable contractor that offers long-term stability, a supportive working environment and a consistent workload across a well-established social housing contract.

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Package:

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  • £38,000 per annum
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  • Company Van & Fuel Card
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  • Permanent, full-time position
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  • 40-hour working week
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For more information or to apply, please contact Sommer on .