Join a well-established contractor delivering essential maintenance services that directly improve the homes and lives of social housing residents.
Multi-Skilled Operatives - Reactive Social Housing Repairs
Locations: Reading, Basingstoke, Thatcham & Slough
Positions: 2 Multi-Skilled Operatives
Contract: Ongoing
Sector: Social Housing
Start Date: Immediate
We are currently recruiting 2 experienced Multi-Skilled Operatives to join a busy reactive maintenance contract covering social housing properties across Reading, Basingstoke and Thatcham.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor working on the Home Group contract, carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance across occupied properties.
The Role
The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out a range of reactive maintenance and repair works, including:
- Day-to-day reactive repairs and general maintenance
- Door adjustments, repairs and general carpentry
- Flooring repairs and renewals
- Basic plumbing and patch repairs
- General remedial and property maintenance works
- Working within occupied social housing properties
- Completing all works efficiently and to a high standard
- Providing a professional and respectful service to tenants
Requirements
- Proven experience in reactive maintenance or social housing repairs
- Multi-trade or multi-skilled background preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
- Good communication and customer service skills
- Own tools and transport preferred
- CSCS card preferred
- Reliable and professional approach to work
What's on Offer
- Ongoing work with a well-established contractor
- Work across Reading, Basingstoke and Thatcham
- Immediate starts available for the right candidates
- Long-term opportunity on an established social housing contract
- Consistent reactive maintenance work
What happens after I apply?
You’ll be contacted by one of our experienced consultants, who will take time to understand your skills, experience, and what you want next. They’ll then match you to suitable roles and guide you through every stage of the process.
Will I be paid on time?
Yes. Daniel Owen has built its reputation on reliability and you’ll always be paid correctly and on time for the hours you’ve worked. We have a full UK staffed operations team to handle queries and ensure you can connect to real people when you need to.
What support do workers receive once placed?
You’ll have a dedicated consultant for any questions or issues, a fully staffed operations team, plus access to our Daniel Owen All Stars rewards scheme, Worker of the Year Awards, Worker of the Month accolades and strong aftercare support.
