Multi-Trade Operative

Job Title: Multi-Trade Operative
Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 (DOE) + Company Van & Fuel Card
Location: Sevenoaks or London (Covering London & the South East)

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a skilled Multi-Trade Operative to join a growing building maintenance and construction services contractor delivering reactive maintenance, planned works, and refurbishment projects across London and the South East.

Due to continued growth, the company is seeking an experienced and versatile tradesperson capable of carrying out a wide range of maintenance and building works across commercial and residential properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for attending reactive call-outs, diagnosing issues, and completing repairs to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service.

This role would suit an experienced Multi-Trade Operative with a strong all-round maintenance background and the ability to work independently across a variety of trades.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative, Maintenance Operative, Handyperson or similar role
• Strong experience across multiple trade disciplines including:
• Painting & Decorating
• Carpentry
• General Building Works
• Flooring Repairs
• Brickwork Repairs
• Basic Electrical Works
• General Handyman / Fabric Maintenance
• Experience carrying out reactive maintenance and repair works
• Ability to diagnose faults and resolve issues independently
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures and safe working practices
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload effectively
• Full UK Driving Licence essential
• Willingness to travel across London and the South East as required

Key Responsibilities

• Attend reactive maintenance call-outs across commercial and residential properties
• Carry out a wide variety of repair, maintenance, and minor refurbishment works
• Complete painting, decorating, carpentry, flooring, brickwork, and general building repairs
• Undertake general fabric maintenance and handyman duties
• Identify defects and recommend appropriate remedial works
• Liaise professionally with clients, tenants, contractors, and office staff
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate records using company systems and mobile devices
• Support wider maintenance and refurbishment projects as required

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: -45,000 - -55,000 per annum (DOE)
• Company Van
• Fuel Card
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service (up to 25 days + Bank Holidays)
• Permanent, Full-Time Position
• Covering London & the South East
• Long-Term Career Progression Opportunities
• Join a Growing and Well-Established Maintenance Contractor

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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