Multi Skilled Operative - Repairs
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,051.38 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Stafford, Staffordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Housing Plus Group |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 709 |
Summary
Job Title:
Multi-Skilled Operative (Repairs)
Salary:
£36,051.38 per annum
Location:
On site based in Stafford
Hours:
40 hours per week, FTC until March 2026
We currently have a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Repairs Operative to join our in-house maintenance team, Property Plus, on a temporary basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
What you’ll do:
Carry out a variety of responsive repairs including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and general building work.
Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants’ homes.
Diagnose and prioritise repair tasks independently.
Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles to a high standard.
Participate in standby and overtime rotas.
What we’re looking for:
NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant trade; or time experience.
Full, clean driving licence as travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be part of the role.
Proven experience in multi-trade maintenance, ideally within social housing.
Working knowledge of current building regulations, construction industry safety regulations, relevant British standards and codes of practice.
A team player with great initiative and customer care skills.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities including mandatory and specialist training. We also offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. You will have the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Multi-Skilled Operative (Repairs)
Salary:
£36,051.38 per annum
Location:
On site based in Stafford
Hours:
40 hours per week, FTC until March 2026
We currently have a great opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Repairs Operative to join our in-house maintenance team, Property Plus, on a temporary basis. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
What you’ll do:
Carry out a variety of responsive repairs including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, and general building work.
Deliver excellent customer service while working in tenants’ homes.
Diagnose and prioritise repair tasks independently.
Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles to a high standard.
Participate in standby and overtime rotas.
What we’re looking for:
NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in a relevant trade; or time experience.
Full, clean driving licence as travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be part of the role.
Proven experience in multi-trade maintenance, ideally within social housing.
Working knowledge of current building regulations, construction industry safety regulations, relevant British standards and codes of practice.
A team player with great initiative and customer care skills.
What we can offer you
We offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities including mandatory and specialist training. We also offer 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. You will have the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our HPG Benefits page for more information.
About us
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
Own it – make it happen
Improve it - move things forward.
Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.