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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Colchester
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Maintenance
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Competitive

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Multi-Skilled Operative – Responsive Repairs (Essex Region)

£Competitive Salary - Full-time | | Social Housing

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative with a strong background in responsive repairs? Hays is working in partnership with a leading housing contractor in Essex to recruit professionals who take pride in delivering exceptional work within occupied social housing properties.

Your New Role
You’ll carry out multi-trade repairs on tenanted homes, maintaining both property standards and positive resident relationships. This role requires sensitivity, professionalism, and technical excellence across a variety of trades.
Key Responsibilities Include:
  • Independently diagnose issues and complete repairs efficiently, often on first visit
  • Deliver high-quality work in carpentry, tiling, plastering, painting & decorating
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, ensuring minimal disruption
  • Manage digital paperwork and updates via a bespoke job-tracking app
  • Maintain a safe working environment, following H&S guidelines at all times
  • Represent the company professionally on-site and on the road
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Qualifications & Experience
  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Carpentry or similar trade
  • Demonstrable experience in responsive repairs to occupied social housing
  • Skilled in at least one core trade with additional ability in others (plastering, tiling, decorating, etc.)
Skills & Compliance
  • Strong interpersonal skills; confident in dealing with residents from diverse backgrounds
  • Excellent self-management, timekeeping, and adaptability
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Willing to complete a Basic DBS check
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your most recent CV. For further discussion, contact Alexandra Garner in Hays Chelmsford today.
If this isn’t quite right, but you’re experienced in social housing maintenance, we'd still love to help you explore other opportunities.

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