Full time Permanent

Multi-Skilled Operative

Recruitment Helpline Ltd

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8HW

£17.00 per hour

Posted: 08 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 07 November 2026

Ref: RHL6166

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About the Role

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, this permanent, full-time Multi-Skilled Operative role covers sites from Berwick to North Yorkshire. Working 40 hours per week, the successful candidate will carry out maintenance and construction tasks for clients including police authorities, the NHS, universities and councils. Applicants should be experienced and reliable, with practical skills across trades such as joinery, plumbing, plastering or general building work. A full UK driving licence is likely to be required given the travel involved. The position pays £17.00 per hour, equivalent to £35,360 per annum. Joining a growing maintenance and construction company, the postholder will work on varied projects within a supportive team.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi-Skilled Operative to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: £17.00 per hour (equivalent to £35,360 per annum based on a 40-hour working week)
Location: North East England (covering Berwick to North Yorkshire)

About The Company:

They are a growing and professional maintenance and construction company providing high-quality services across the North East, from Berwick to North Yorkshire. The company are looking for an experienced and reliable Multi-Skilled Operative to join their team.

Working with a trusted local company delivering projects for police authorities, the NHS, universities, councils, and private clients throughout the North East. Enjoy varied work, a supportive team, and the chance to grow with an expanding business.

Key Duties:

• Carrying out general property maintenance and repair works
• Undertaking a range of trade tasks including joinery, plumbing, plastering, painting and decorating, tiling, and general building work
• Completing both reactive maintenance works and planned project work to a high standard across a variety of sites
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and professionally
• Maintaining excellent customer service when working in occupied properties

Candidate Requirement:

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled operative or in a similar role
• Competence across multiple trades
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Company Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.00 per hour (equivalent to £35,360 per annum based on a 40-hour working week).
• 40-hour working week.
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Workplace auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Company van provided with a fuel card.
• Company mobile phone provided.
• Access to trade accounts with most major merchants, with a small work float provided only where no account supplier is available locally.
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to selected projects and jobs.
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for personal and professional support.
• Varied work across residential and commercial properties.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Opportunities to grow with an expanding company

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.