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Posted 10 August, 2026

Multi Skilled Trades Operative

Lynx Employment Services Ltd
Kettering, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced, skilled and versatile Multiskilled Trade Operative to join the Housing Maintenance & Development team with North Northamptonshire CouncilThe role is crucial to ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of temporary accommodation, helping to prepare and sustain housing units for occupancyKey ResponsibilitiesPerform basic maintenance tasks, including: - Carpentry - easing, adjusting and fitting fire doorsKitchen work - worktops, kitchen unitsPlastering, patching, basic brick work.Respond to repair requests in occupied accommodations.Conduct maintenance to prepare accommodations for new occupancy.Travel between locations within North Northamptonshire as required Qualifications:Ideally hold Asbestos Awareness Certificate or be willing to undertake trainingExperience: - Workers with employment history of Multiskilled Trade Operative/Carpenter - Previous experience of working on voids and repairs. - Previous experience of working in Social Housing beneficial Other trades experience beneficial: Kitchen work - worktops, kitchen units.Patching, plastering and basic brick work skills would be greatLocation: Kettering and CorbyHours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM 5PMContract: Initially 3-month with potential to extend as the work is ongoing, temporary basis.All applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle. Van availabilityMust have their own vehicles to be able to commute to and from work, and use during work hours across Corby and Kettering.Mileage to be claimed at the standard rate.TPBN1_UKTJ