Multi Trade Operative
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £39,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1NN |
| Company: | Daniel Owen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REQ0036476_1773738063 |
Summary
Job Title: Multi Trade Operative
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Property Services
Location: Oxford
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary: £39,000.00 per annum
We're working with a well-established local contractor that specialises in social housing maintenance, who are seeking an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join their team. This is a great long-term opportunity to deliver high-quality repairs, refurbishments, and maintenance across domestic properties within the Oxford area.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out reactive plumbing repairs within occupied residential properties, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to health and safety standards.
- Completing first and second fix plumbing installations in line with industry regulations and company specifications.
- Diagnosing faults, undertaking leak detection, and carrying out effective and durable repairs.
- Installing, repairing, and maintaining bathroom fixtures, including bath panels, pipework, and taps.
- Delivering a high standard of customer service, maintaining professionalism and clear communication with residents at all times.
- Undertaking general carpentry repairs in support of multi-trade maintenance activities.
- Carrying out wall tiling works to a high-quality finish, ensuring attention to detail.
- Completing painting and decorating works associated with maintenance and repair activities.
- Using a PDA device to manage, update, and close work orders in real time, ensuring accurate recording of job progress, materials used, and completion notes.
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
- Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS)
Benefits:
- Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform provided as part of the role package.
- 28 days' annual leave entitlement (excluding bank holidays)
- Employer pension contributions of up to 10%
- Life insurance and permanent health insurance
- Health cash plan offering cashback on everyday healthcare costs
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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