Multi-Skilled Trades Operative
Location: Covering Swindon, Gloucester, Bristol and the South west(South)
Salary: Up to £42,000 DOE
About Us
Daniel James Construction Services (DJC) is a fast-growing company delivering high-quality repairs, maintenance and refurbishment services to a wide range of residential customers, including housing trusts.
We pride ourselves on excellent workmanship, a responsive approach, and strong customer care. Our team operates across the region, providing reliable services that ensure safe, comfortable and well-maintained homes.
The Role
We are seeking experienced multi-skilled tradesmen with strong customer service skills to carry out responsive repairs and maintenance in domestic properties.
You will work across occupied homes, delivering a variety of planned and reactive works while ensuring a professional, respectful and efficient service.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out a range of multi-trade repairs and maintenance tasks in domestic and social housing properties.
- Complete tasks such as painting, decorating, tiling, basic carpentry, patch plastering, and plumbing to a high standard.
- Work efficiently in occupied homes, maintaining clear communication and professionalism with tenants.
- Ensure all work complies with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
- Record work accurately using handheld devices or job sheets.
- Report any additional issues, safeguarding concerns, or required follow-on works to your line manager.
- Maintain company tools, materials and vehicle in good order.
- Support responsive repairs, void works and maintenance projects as required.
About You
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Proven experience delivering multi-trade works within domestic or social housing environments.
- Competence in at least two of the following:
- Painting & decorating
- Tiling
- Basic carpentry
- Patch plastering
- Plumbing
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to undertake DBS and background checks.
Desirable:
- Social housing experience.
- Relevant trade qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2).
- Experience working with vulnerable residents.
- Basic IT/handheld device literacy.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Company vehicle
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive, team-focused working environment
How to Apply
If you’re interested in joining a growing construction and maintenance team, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunities
Daniel James Construction Services is an equal opportunities employer. We value fairness, respect and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
In return, we are offering a competitive salary, company vehicle with fuel card, mobile device, and 21 days annual leave in addition to paid bank holidays.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
