Multi Trade Operative (Specialist Repairs / Disrepair Team)

Company: Midland Heart
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Do you have experience carrying out Fire Door repairs, Fire Door installations, or Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works? Are you passionate about delivering high-quality repairs that help keep residents safe in their homes? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Multi Trade Operative to join our Disrepair Team working across the Northampton, Coventry, Birmingham and Staffordshire areas. Supporting the delivery of Fire Door maintenance, FRA remedial works, and general property repairs across our housing portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a customer-focused organisation where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and maintained to a high standard.

What is on offer?

  • Basic Salary of £39,200 per annum
  • Midland Heart Van & Fuel Card.
  • Equipment including power tools, full uniform and PPE, as well as a Mobile Phone and iPad.
  • 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) increasing on service up to 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays) and the option to purchase 5 extra days per year
  • Healthcare benefits such as access to Medicash
  • Matched pension contributions starting at 4%, up to a maximum of 8%
  • Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary
  • Access to a range of household discounts, from mobile phone contracts, gym memberships to holidays and eyecare vouchers!

Responsibilities

  • Diagnosing and completing a wide range of responsive repairs and planned maintenance works across occupied and void properties
  • Carrying out Fire Door repairs, adjustments, replacements, and associated remedial works in line with relevant regulations and standards
  • Completing works identified through Fire Risk Assessments (FRA), helping to maintain safe and compliant homes for our tenants
  • Ensuring all work is completed “right first time” whilst delivering an excellent customer experience
  • Working in accordance with current building regulations, health & safety legislation, and Midland Heart policies and procedures
  • Procuring materials efficiently and maintaining accurate records of completed works
  • Participating in the out-of-hours emergency repairs service on a rota basis
  • Supporting the achievement of key performance measures including productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and appointment keeping

Primary trade specialisms (may include)

  • Carpentry & Joinery – fitting doors, kitchens, floorboards and associated repairs
  • Plumbing – fitting bathroom suites, changing taps, repairing toilets and pipework
  • Plastering – patch repairs, full walls, ceilings and rooms
  • Decorating – painting walls, ceilings and woodwork
  • Fire Door Repairs & Installations – ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and standards
  • FRA Remedial Works – completing works arising from Fire Risk Assessments

Qualifications

  • Relevant Trade qualification(s) – please highlight on your CV
  • Strong knowledge of site safety and safe working practices
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Excellent people skills – ability to leave the customer happy and satisfied
  • Motivation to always do your best for the customer
  • Ability to work across multiple trades

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need to be successful in this role.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026