Multi Trade Operative

The roleDo you have a proven track record of carrying out repairs and maintenance works? Then this may just be the perfect role for you! Were looking to bring on board a Multi Trade Technician specialising in Plumbing / Carpentry/Painting & Decorating , who thrives in a challenging, fast paced environment.The role will be based across the Midlands, and you will be provided with a company van for work purposes.You'll be an essential member of the Direct Repairs department,working within our dedicated Voids team providing a comprehensive, efficient, and responsive property service delivery. You'll successfully deliver the works required to a high quality, and as detailed within the order, to maximise first time fix criteria, appointment objectives, enhance resident satisfaction, with efficient working practices.What you'll haveA proven track record of working in a Housing/Maintenance/Construction industry.Youll possess the relevant trade qualification and/or experience in relation to building maintenance & repairs.Youll have a thorough understanding and commitment to ensure that all relevant health and safety statutory obligations and methods of good practice are effectively incorporated within all operations.You must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than six points and with no serious motoring offences in the last 10 years (i.e., CD, DD, DG, DR, IN, MR, TT). You must also have a minimum of two years driving experience. We will undertake driving licence checks on the successful candidate as part of our standard pre-employment checks process.In your supporting statement, please address how you meet each of the above criteria providing real examples.Advert closing date: 13th August 2026 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).Applying for roles with usAbout usAt Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.What's in it for youPensionLife assuranceHealthcare cash planEyecare & dentalBirthday leaveRetailersdiscountsCycle to workBuy & sell annual leaveSeason ticket loanIn-house academy & career developmentFlexible workingInclusion and DiversityWe work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.TPBN1_UKTJ