Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative – Cheshire Region
Area Covered: Ellesmere Port, Chester and nearby communitiesHours: 40 per week, permanent contractEarnings: £34,600+ basic with performance-related uplift
A long-established housing maintenance provider is expanding its adaptations team and is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative with strong practical experience across plumbing and carpentry disciplines. The role focuses on improving occupied homes through repair, refurbishment and specialist adaptation works.
What You’ll Receive
• Company van for work travel• 23 days paid leave plus statutory holidays• Pension contribution scheme• Access to healthcare support services and wellbeing resources• Ongoing trade upskilling and funded training
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Working within residential properties, you will undertake a varied workload including:
– Installing complete bathroom and shower facilities– Plumbing works from rough-in through to final connection– Heating radiator changes with system refill– Internal building repairs such as flooring, stud walls, stair components and ceiling sections– Carpentry including doors, skirtings, pipe enclosures and safety rails– Surface repairs including patch plastering– Tiling and decorative finishing
Ideal Background
We’re looking for someone who brings:
• A recognised trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)• Practical experience across multi-skilled maintenance or refurbishment• Strong plumbing or joinery core trade• Previous adaptation or accessible bathroom projects (advantageous)• Confidence working in lived-in homes• Full driving licence
Desirable but not essential: CSCS, asbestos awareness, own hand tools.
The Opportunity
This role offers stability, varied projects, and the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive maintenance environment that prioritises quality workmanship and community impact.
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