Multi Skilled Operative

4712756
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Durham
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction
  • Industry

    Charities & Not For Profit
  • Pay

    28,851.00 per annum, OTE circa £31,000 (including standby payments)

Fixed Term Contract | Based In Durham

Your new company

A fantastic opportunity for a skilled and adaptable operative to join a high-performing property maintenance team. This role involves delivering multi-trade repairs across domestic and commercial properties, with a strong focus on first-time fix solutions, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

You’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of maintenance tasks, delivering a first-time fix service, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards. This is a customer-focused role requiring flexibility, initiative, and a commitment to excellence

  • Carry out multi-skilled repairs across various trades (e.g., plumbing, joinery, plastering)
  • Deliver first-time fix solutions with a value-driven approach
  • Maintain van stock and procure materials efficiently
  • Liaise with stakeholders to organise workload and meet service level agreements
  • Support out-of-hours emergency service and flexible appointments
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working practices
  • Recommend and contribute to service improvements that enhance customer experience
  • Build strong working relationships with team leaders, colleagues, and stakeholders
  • Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement
  • Uphold company standards, policies, and the code of conduct at all times
  • Take ownership of issues, identify risks, and ensure safe, effective resolutions
  • Embrace personal development and adapt to evolving technologies and practices
What you'll need to succeed
  • Health & safety qualifications relevant to the sector
  • Asbestos awareness training
  • Power tool and manual handling training
  • COSHH & PPE awareness
  • Training in access equipment and working at height (e.g., easi-deck, MEWPs)
  • Experience using PDA/mobile working technology
  • Sound knowledge of health & safety regulations and ACOPs (HASAWA 1974)

What you need to do now


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