Multi Skilled Plumber/Carpenter

  • Think Recruitment
  • Southend-on-sea, Essex
  • Dec 09, 2025
Seasonal Trades & Services

Job Description

We're currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable housing association in the Southend-on-Sea and surrounding region for an experienced Multi-Trade Operative to join their maintenance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and dependable tradesperson to secure consistent, full-time work delivering high-quality repairs to social housing properties in the Southend and surrounding region.

Location: Southend-on-Sea and surrounding
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week 08.00-16.30
Duration: Temp to perm
Pay Rate: 19 - 20 per hour depending on experience (Van provided)

Key Responsibilities:

Conducting planned maintenance in void properties
Plumbing: 2nd Fix Plumbing -Tracing leaks, repairs to pipework, taps, toilets, and domestic systems
Carpentry: Basic carpentry fitting skirting, architraves, and general woodwork
Plastering: Patch repairs and making good
General Maintenance and upgrades: Laying vinyl flooring, locks and window upgrates and other general tasks.

Requirements:

Experience across plumbing, and basic carpentry, patch plastering, and painting
NVQ or trade qualifications in Plumbing or Carpentry (Level 2 min)
Full manual UK driving licence
Strong attention to detail and a professional approach
Able to work safely and respectfully in properties

Interested in working with a company with a great reputation and working in a role that will make a difference to people's lives? Call Laura Trawford on (phone number removed) or email a copy of your CV to (url removed)