Multi Trade Operative

Location: Nottingham / Derby / Leicester (covering regional sites) Salary: £36,000 + package (flexible for the right candidate)Your new companyAn established organisation within the construction & maintenance sector is seeking a skilled and customer-focused Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join the team on a permanent basis. This role involves carrying out responsive maintenance on newly built homes, ensuring high standards of workmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction.You will be the first point of contact for occupants, playing a key role in resolving defects and maintaining positive relationships with homeowners, including some within social housing schemes.Your new roleMaintenance & Repairs

• Carry out responsive maintenance works during the defects liability period
• Make safe and limit damage in emergency situations
• Complete defects that subcontractors have failed to fulfil or where materials are faulty
• Identify major issues and report back to subcontractors for resolution

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise directly with occupants, providing a professional and reassuring service
• Work alongside subcontractors and provide effective backup support when needed
• Build strong relationships with customers to identify improvement opportunities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure the safety of yourself, colleagues, and property occupants at all times
• Comply fully with company Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Follow Equality & Diversity policies, maintaining fair and respectful behaviour

Quality & Reporting

• Maintain high standards of workmanship and customer care
• Provide monthly reports on defects identified at handover and during follow-up visits

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven background in construction or maintenance, ideally multi-skilled
• Strong customer service skills - polite, approachable, and professional
• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £36k + package
• Opportunity for salary flexibility for the right candidate
• Stable, permanent position
• Varied role across multiple sites and projects

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