Temporary

Multi Trade Operative

Red Personnel

London, EC4R 3TN

£20.40 per hour

Posted: 03 September 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 03 October 2026

Ref: 60814530

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About the Role

As a Multi Trade Operative in London, you will join a facilities team dedicated to maintaining student accommodation buildings. Your primary focus involves delivering responsive repairs and planned preventative maintenance across residential properties. Daily tasks include diagnosing building defects, rectifying maintenance issues, and completing varied repair work within occupied premises. This temporary assignment, paying £20.40 per hour, requires a skilled professional with broad trade knowledge. You will handle plumbing, carpentry, and decorative tasks, ensuring high standards of upkeep. Effective communication is essential when working around students. This role suits someone who thrives on practical problem-solving and can manage a busy workload independently. Start immediately and contribute to maintaining quality living spaces.

Multi Trade Operative
London (Student Accommodation Buildings)
£20.42 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Temporary Assignment
Are you an experienced Multi Trade Operative looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading student accommodation provider for a skilled Multi Trade Operative to support the maintenance and upkeep of student residential properties across London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy facilities team, carrying out a variety of maintenance and repair tasks within occupied student accommodation buildings.
Key Responsibilities

Carry out responsive repairs and maintenance across student accommodation properties.
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) works.
- Diagnose and rectify building defects and maintenance issues.
- Complete electrical and general multi-trade maintenance tasks.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with health and safety legislation.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments before undertaking work.
- Maintain accurate records through digital job management systems.
- Identify and report additional maintenance requirements.
- Deliver a high standard of workmanship and customer service at all times.
- Ensure properties remain safe, secure, warm and fully operational for residents.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience working as a Multi Trade Operative, Maintenance Operative, Facilities Technician or similar.
- Practical experience within construction, maintenance or facilities management environments.
- NVQ Level 2 in Electrical or Plumbing.
- Additional trade qualifications (plumbing, carpentry, painting & decorating, etc.) would be advantageous.
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe systems of work.
- Competent in the safe use of tools and equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Excellent communication skills.

If you have multi-trade maintenance experience and are available to start ASAP, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this temporary opportunity.

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