Multi Trade Operative

Company: Wates Group
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Location: Swadlincote
Job Description:

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Multi Trader to join our responsive maintenance team, working across social housing properties in and around Swadlincote. This is a customer‑facing role where quality, care, and getting things right first time really matter.

Typical Tasks

  • General multi‑trade repairs (carpentry, minor plumbing, patch plastering, basic tiling, etc.)
  • Diagnosing and resolving day‑to‑day repair issues
  • Working professionally in residents’ homes with a strong customer focus
  • Completing work to agreed SLAs and company standards
  • Accurately updating job records using a mobile device

Essential Requirements

  • Proven trade background (multi‑skilled)
  • NVQ Level 2 in a relevant trade (or equivalent)
  • Experience in social housing responsive maintenance
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong customer service skills and a professional approach in residents’ homes

What’s On Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Tools, uniform, and PPE provided
  • Stable, long‑term work within social housing
  • Supportive team environment and opportunities to develop multi‑trade skills

If you’re a reliable Multi Trader who takes pride in their work and enjoys making a real difference for residents, we’d love to hear from you.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, see National Security Vetting.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026