Multi Skilled Trade Operative
Pay: £17.90 per hour PAYE
Location: North Northamptonshire, predominantly Kettering & Corby
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Contract: Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Council for an experienced Multi Skilled Trade Operative with a strong carpentry background to join their Housing Maintenance & Development team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure an ongoing contract with a respected local authority, carrying out essential maintenance and refurbishment work across temporary accommodation and housing stock throughout North Northamptonshire.
We're particularly keen to hear from candidates whose main trade is Carpentry, with the ability to turn their hand to a range of additional repair and maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities
As a Multi Skilled Trade Operative, you will:
- Carry out repairs, maintenance and refurbishment works across occupied and void properties
- Undertake carpentry works including easing, adjusting and fitting fire doors
- Complete kitchen repairs and installations including worktops and kitchen units
- Carry out basic plastering, patching and brickwork repairs
- Respond to repair requests within occupied accommodation
- Prepare properties to a high standard for new tenancies
- Travel between sites across North Northamptonshire as required
- Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with Council standards
- Accurately complete work orders and documentation using Council systems
The role contributes directly to maintaining safe, high-quality accommodation for local residents.
Essential Requirements
- Proven employment history as a Multi Skilled Trade Operative, Carpenter, Joiner or similar trade professional
- Extensive practical carpentry experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Access to your own vehicle for travelling to and between work locations, as well as potential use during work hours
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience working within social housing
- Experience carrying out repairs and maintenance within void properties
- Kitchen fitting and repair experience
- Basic plastering, patching and brickwork skills
- NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent trade qualification
- Time-served apprenticeship background
Additional Information
- Workers must have their own vehicle available for use during working hours
- Mileage will be paid at the standard rate
- Asbestos Awareness certification is desirable; however, training can be provided
- Opportunity to work on a variety of housing maintenance projects across Corby and Kettering
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
- Reliable and adaptable
- Health & safety conscious
- A strong team player
- Willing to undertake additional training where required
- Skilled across multiple trades with carpentry as their core discipline
If you're an experienced Carpenter or Multi Skilled Operative looking for a steady, ongoing opportunity with North Northamptonshire Council, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team dedicated to maintaining high-quality homes across the local community.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
