Wet Trade Multi-Trader

Company: ITS Property Maintenance
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Location: Saffron Walden
Job Description:

We are looking for a Wet Trade Multi-Trader based in the CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, and CM24 area. Own van is preferred; business mileage will be paid weekly. If you do not have your own transport, a hire option may be available.

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced General Builder / Wet Trade Multi-Trader with skills in Bricklaying, Paving, Slabbing, concreting and Patch Plastering to join a busy social housing maintenance team working across properties in CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, and CM24. This is a long‑term temporary position carrying out a mixture of day‑to‑day repairs, some planned works, and general maintenance within occupied properties. The ideal candidate will be a strong external works tradesperson with reliable multi‑trade skills and the ability to work independently, delivering high‑quality repairs to a good standard. They should also have thermal boarding experience and ideally additional skills in carpentry or plumbing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bricklaying (Garden walls, face work, pointing etc.)
  • Completing minor patch work through to potential full board and skim, renewals and installations in occupied properties
  • Paving
  • Slabbing
  • Concreting
  • Aid and adaption works i.e. creating ramps to external properties
  • General Painting (internal)
  • Working towards a first‑time fix wherever possible
  • Planning and managing your own daily workload to meet contract SLAs
  • Logging works accurately and completing daily job sheets
  • Ensuring all work meets high standards of safety and quality
  • Providing a professional, respectful service to tenants
  • Reporting any additional or follow‑on works required
  • Maintaining van stock, equipment and materials
  • Working independently or as part of a team when required

Essential Criteria

  • Experience working in occupied residential settings
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Ability to work independently across a dispersed housing patch

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous social housing repairs experience
  • NVQ Level 2/3 in Plastering or Brickaying of time‑served equivalent
  • Experience using a PDA’s of job sheets
  • Understanding of responsive repairs and maintenance environments
  • Knowledge of SOR codes would be helpful but not initial

What You Will Receive

  • Competitive hourly rate of £25 – £27per hour
  • Long term temporary assignment with the potential for a permanent role
  • Own van required with good mileage rate
  • Company van and fuel card provided
  • Work across a dedicated CB10, CB11, CM22, CM23, and CM24 patch
  • Weekly pay
  • Opportunity to contribute to improving the quality and safety of tenants’ homes

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Posted: May 18th, 2026