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Multi–Trade Operative

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Think Recruitment

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
26 days ago
Salary
22.48 GBP Hourly
Recruiter
Think Recruitment
Closes
01 Sep 2026
Course
No
Contract Type
Contract
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Experienced and professional Multi–Trade Operative required to work with a leading and highly reputable Local Authority.

My client required and experienced Carpenter to join their award–winning maintenance division on an on going temporary contract. Are you looking to work with a prestigious and well–known employer? Please see below details.

Location: North–Northamptonshire

Pay: 22.48 per hour (Paid weekly via umbrella)

Hours: 37 Hours

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months

Multiskilled Operative – Requirement Summary

We require an experienced Multiskilled Operative (minimum 3 years' trade background) to deliver a high–pressure reactive service within occupied social housing. Only qualified, proven trades professionals – no DIY–level candidates.

Key Requirements & Experience

Strong multiskilled capability across a range of trade tasks: Carpentry, Plumbing, Tiling, Plastering, Bricklaying, Fencing, Flooring, Groundworks.Essential experience working in occupied social housing.Must be local to the area – company vehicle is provided strictly for work use (vehicles are tracked for lone working/H&S purposes as well as to prevent misuse of company property).Must be fully vetted; no returns of previous workers unless specifically requested by the client.Workload & Environment – Reactive responsive service:

Standard repairs turnaround: 30 daysEmergency callouts: 24 hoursHigh–volume environment:

Over 8,000–property and garage stock

Approx. 1,500 reactive repairs per month

20,000 repairs completed last year

Voids work: bringing properties to lettable standard, sometimes following extremely poor living conditions (e.g., hoarding, drug misuse).

Contract & Hours

Reviewed every 12 weeks; potential for rolling extensions

Hours vary: 8am–4pm or 8:30am–5pm, with 3:30 finish Fridays (37 hours/week)

Locations covered: Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough (Northamptonshire)

Approximately 60 operatives on rota currently – requires reliability to support cover during holidays/sickness.

INDPS

Ad ID: 5418751706

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