Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Multi Skilled Engineer
Permanent – Full Time

Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer .

Covering Cambridgeshire and the East of England (main towns: Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Haverhill), this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering excellent benefits, progression, and support.

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties . Your work will cover a variety of trades, including:

• Minor plumbing

• Joinery

• Tiling & flooring

• Kitchen and bathroom fitting

You’ll work to deliver high-quality service within a social housing setting , completing assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training provided) . All works should be completed efficiently, safely, and in line with best practice to ensure excellent customer experience.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent)

• CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card

• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices

• Experience working in both occupied and void properties

• Strong customer service skills and a passion for completing repairs on time, first time

• Experience within social housing maintenance (desirable)

You must also:

• Have your own tools

• Hold a full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months)

Benefits

This role comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Company van (work use only)

• Profit share discretionary annual bonus scheme

• 26 days holiday bank holidays

• Enhanced pension plan

• Westfield healthcare cash plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio more)

• Life assurance & accident cover

• Share save scheme

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

• Work perks discounts & vouchers

• Buy & sell holiday schemes

• Flexible working & flexible bank holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Volunteering (2 paid days)

• Learning & development opportunities

• Extensive wellbeing support (including EAP)

• Loyalty & values awards

• Funded professional subscription

• Company uniform

How to Apply

Please apply or contact George Masson at Build Recruitment for further details.

We’ll take the time to understand your career history, motivations, and aspirations, supporting you throughout the recruitment and interview process. Our commitment is to be your career partner — providing opportunities, guidance, and support every step of the way.