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Multi-Trade Operative – Social Housing Voids Salary: £42,000 per annum Location: Croydon, South London Contract: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week Vehicle: Company van and fuel card provided Job Description We are…

Pay rate £42,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 23 October 2026

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Multi-Trade Operative – Social Housing Voids

Salary: £42,000 per annum
Location: Croydon, South London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Vehicle: Company van and fuel card provided

Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative with a strong carpentry background to join a social housing voids team in Croydon.

The role involves carrying out a variety of repairs, maintenance and installations within void properties, ensuring homes are brought up to the required standard before being re-let.

A candidate with strong carpentry skills and a flexible multi-trade background will be the best fit. The work is varied, ranging from fitting blinds and adjusting doors to macerator repairs and cooker or cooker hood installations.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out carpentry repairs, including door adjustments, repairs and replacements.

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Fit blinds and complete associated fixtures and fittings.

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Carry out macerator repairs and replacements where suitably competent.

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Install and replace cookers and cooker hoods where appropriately qualified.

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Undertake general multi-trade repairs and maintenance within void properties.

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Complete snagging and remedial works to prepare properties for re-letting.

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Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

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Follow health and safety procedures and client quality standards.

Requirements

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Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative within social housing.

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Strong carpentry background, particularly with doors and general repairs.

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Relevant NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Carpentry or a related construction trade.

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Previous experience working on void properties.

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A flexible approach to a varied workload.

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Ability to work independently and complete jobs to a high standard.

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Full UK driving licence suitable for the company vehicle.

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Relevant qualifications for any regulated installation work undertaken.

What's on Offer

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£42,000 annual salary.

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Company van and fuel card provided.

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40 hours per week.

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Permanent position.

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Social housing voids work across Croydon

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