Multi-Skilled Operative

Job description

Multi-Skilled Operative – Social Housing Maintenance

Location: Northamptonshire (Depot-Based)

Sector: Public Sector Housing

Contract: Agency | Inside IR35

Duration: 3 months initially (rolling monthly – potential up to 12 months)

Hours: 37 per week (09:00–17:30)

Start Date: ASAP

Pay:

• £16.00 per hour (PAYE)
• £20.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to carry out routine maintenance and repair works within occupied social housing properties across Northamptonshire.

This is a hands-on role suited to a reliable, versatile tradesperson who is confident working independently in tenanted properties.

Core Duties

Carrying out all aspects of routine maintenance, including:

• Carpentry (1st & 2nd fix)
• Basic plumbing repairs
• Tiling and patch plastering
• Bricklaying and minor structural repairs
• Flooring repairs
• Fencing works
• Groundworks and external maintenance

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a multi-trade operative
• Ability to work in occupied properties professionally and respectfully
• Full UK driving licence
• Own basic tools
• Strong problem-solving ability and ability to complete jobs first time

Desirable

• Previous experience working within social housing or local authority environments
• Experience with responsive repairs

Why Apply?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term potential (rolling contract up to 12 months)
• Stable public sector workload
• Immediate start available

Apply now for immediate consideration.

Shortlisting will take place quickly due to demand.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Corby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English