Fortus Recruitment are currently recruting for Multi‑Trade Operatives to join a social housing contractor paying £160 to £180 per day working across Essex with a company van and fuel card supplied. You will carry out a wide range of day‑to‑day responsive and planned maintenance works within occupied social housing properties. You will work independently and as part of a wider team, completing repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
You will be customer‑facing, so professionalism, reliability, and respect for residents’ homes are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out responsive and planned maintenance works within social housing properties
Undertake a variety of trades, including (but not limited to):
Carpentry
Plumbing (basic)
Plastering (patch repairs)
Tiling
Flooring repairs
Painting & decorating
Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently
Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and completed on first visit where possible
Work in occupied properties, maintaining a polite and professional manner at all times
Adhere to health & safety regulations and company procedures
Accurately complete job records and communicate updates to the office team
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a Multi‑Trade Operative, ideally within social housing
Strong skills across multiple trades
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Professional and customer‑focused approach
Full UK driving licence
Experience & Qualifications
Previous experience working in social housing or tenant‑occupied properties is highly desirable
Trade qualifications or time‑served experience beneficial
Knowledge of responsive repairs and voids work advantageous
Please call me on (phone number removed) if this role is of interest and email and up to date cv to
