Lynx Employment Services

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Multi Skilled Operative

Location: Northamptonshire (Corby, Kettering & Wellingborough)

Contract: 12–15 weeks initially (potential extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week
IR35: Inside IR35

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi Skilled Operative to support a busy reactive repairs and maintenance service within occupied social housing properties.

This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment delivering responsive repairs, emergency callouts and void property works across a large housing stock.

A company vehicle will be provided for work purposes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carrying out reactive maintenance and repair works within occupied properties
  • Completing emergency and routine repairs to required timescales
  • Undertaking void property refurbishment works
  • Delivering high-quality repairs across multiple trades
  • Maintaining excellent customer service whilst working in tenants’ homes
  • Ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently
  • Accurately recording works completed and reporting issues as required

Required Trade Skills & Experience

Candidates must have strong multi-trade experience, including several of the following:

  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Tiling
  • Plastering
  • Bricklaying
  • Fencing
  • Flooring
  • Groundworks

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years’ trade experience
  • Proven experience within occupied social housing is essential
  • Ability to work within a high-pressure reactive repairs environment
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Reliable and able to work independently
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Must be local to the area

Additional Information

  • Face-to-face interviews required
  • DVLA licence checks will be completed
  • Working hours may vary between:
    • 8:00am–4:00pm
    • 8:30am–5:00pm
    • Early finish on Fridays

Please apply with your updated CV detailing your trade background and relevant social housing experience.

Job Type: Temporary

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