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Multi-Trade Operative

United Kingdom, Newton Abbot Employment contract 33644.52 - 38349.48 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are currently looking for a skilled Multi Trade Operative to join our successful Response business based in Newton Abbot. You will specialise in carrying out Responsive Maintenance Repairs to our customers properties. We thrive on offering more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you can truly belong, while being rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.

Job Responsibility

  • Carrying out Responsive Maintenance Repairs to our customers properties
  • Use your skills to undertake multi trade work, including jobs related to plumbing, patch plastering, tiling, and carpentry repair
  • Attending reactive, emergency, and routine repairs, and on occasions planned refurbishment jobs (within void properties)
  • Typical repairs can include broken taps, leaking pipes, drainage unblocks, and general kitchen and bathroom repair work
  • Working in a domestic environment, you enjoy working with people, whether as a team, or with the residents
  • Emergency call out will be expected, on a rota basis

Requirements

  • Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade
  • Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)
  • Having a passion for making a difference to peoples homes, you have strong values in delivering exceptional customer service skills, and enjoy working with people
  • Driving license, with eligibility to drive in the UK

Nice to have

Ideally experience of working within a domestic / social housing environment, or relevant response environment experience (albeit not essential)

What we offer

  • You will be paid weekly, with a guaranteed 39 hour working week, as well as annual pay reviews
  • Opportunity to earn more with weekly bonuses based on productivity (plus call out bonuses and overtime)
  • Company van and fuel card included
  • Uniform and PPE provided, no charge
  • 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Pension contribution
  • Life Insurance, covering you on and off-site, financed by Ian Williams
  • Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice
  • A range of other benefits including preferred supplier discounts

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