Multi-Trade Engineer (Responsive Repairs)
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £40,977.48 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9TD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | THR1088545_1764597602 |
Summary
Job Title: Multi-Trade Engineer (Responsive Repairs)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Category: Property Services
Location: Hertfordshire
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 4:30 pm
Salary: £40,977.48 per annum
We're currently looking for a Multi-Trade Engineer to join the responsive repairs team at a dynamic, award-winning housing association known for it's stability, innovation, and bold future plans.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance in occupied residential properties, ensuring all work is completed to a professional and safe standard.
- Assessing repair requirements on-site, identifying cost-effective and appropriate solutions, and completing works with minimal disruption to residents.
- Liaising with the Planning Team to coordinate schedules, optimise productivity, and ensure efficient job completion.
- Participating in the out-of-hours emergency repairs rota, providing responsive support as required.
- Diagnosing faults effectively, determining the most suitable and value-driven repair solution, and arranging materials as needed.
- Using a personal digital assistant (PDA) or similar device to manage work schedules, document progress, and maintain accurate job records.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties or projects as requested by your line manager.
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence (clean)
- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or Carpentry (preferred)
Benefits:
- A modern, fully equipped company van with full insurance, fuel card, and power tools, all provided at no cost to you.
- 25 days paid annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays), with the option to request a 4-day compressed working week for a better work-life balance.
- An annual allowance of £900 to spend on personalised benefits.
- A discretionary annual bonus and a performance bonus scheme allowing you to earn up to 4.5% of your annual salary.
- Free access to financial advisory services, including mortgage, debt, savings, and pension guidance.
- A health cash plan to support your well being.
- Complimentary monthly massage and access to group yoga sessions to promote relaxation and fitness.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule providing out-of-hours support for emergency repairs.
If you've previously worked in the social housing environment and meet the requirements listed, we'd be happy to hear from you.
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