Skilled Multi-Trade Operative - South West London

Morgan Hunt is recruiting for Skilled Multi Trade Repairs & Maintenance Operative to work with a Supported Housing Provider based in South West London on a Permanent basis. The details of the job are below:

Skilled Multi Trade Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Hours: 35 hours - 09:00am to 17:00pm Mon to Fri

Salary: £45k pa

Location: South West London

Suitable candidates must have full clean driving licence and company van provided.

We supply a uniform and PPE. Tool kit.

Job Role

To deliver a high-quality, customer-focused repairs and maintenance service across the charity's housing portfolio. The Skilled Multi-Trade Operative will be responsible for completing responsive repairs, planned maintenance, and void property works to ensure homes are safe, compliant, and meet Decent Homes Standards. You will act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring residents are treated with respect, professionalism, and care at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Repairs & Maintenance

· Carry out day‑to‑day responsive repairs within occupied properties, ensuring first‑time fix wherever possible.

· Complete planned maintenance and minor works programmes (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms, component replacements).

· Undertake multi‑trade tasks across:

· Carpentry

· Plumbing

· Plastering

· Tiling

· Painting & decorating

· Basic electrics

· General building repairs

Voids & Property Turnaround

· Complete void property works to the required re-let standards.

· Specify works required in voids, including materials, costs and time and report through appropriate channels.

· Work within specified timeframes to reduce void turnaround times.

· Remedials for any Health and Safety and compliance-related repairs

Tenant & Customer Focus

· Provide excellent customer service, ensuring residents feel informed, respected, and safe during all works.

· Work sensitively in occupied homes, understanding the needs of vulnerable tenants.

· Represent the charity positively in all interactions.

Compliance & Safety

· Ensure all work complies with health & safety legislation, safeguarding standards, and internal policies.

· Follow asbestos management processes and report any suspected materials.

· Complete risk assessments, method statements, and maintain safe working practices at all times.

· Ability to record all job details, photos, and updates using job management systems.

Operational Delivery

· Manage materials, stock, and equipment effectively.

· Work collaboratively and proactively with supervisors, planners, and customer service teams.

· Vehicle and travel required.

· Participate in the out-of-hours rota for emergency repairs (if applicable).

· Amended duties per operational needs

Essential Skills & Experience

· Significant experience working as a customer-focused multi-trade operative within social housing, domestic maintenance, or similar environments.

· Proficiency in at least one main trade (e.g., carpentry or plumbing) and high competence across multiple others.

· Strong diagnostic skills with the ability to work independently.

· Experience working in occupied homes and with vulnerable residents.

· Excellent communication and customer-care skills.

· Ability to use handheld devices for job management systems.

· Full UK driving licence.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.