Multi-Trade/ General Builder

Company: Fortus Recruitment Group
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Location: Swindon
Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Trade / General Builder to carry out responsive repairs and maintenance across occupied residential properties for an established maintenance contractor in Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire areas.

The role will involve a broad range of internal and external building works, with a strong focus on carpentry and general building. The successful candidate will need to be confident working independently in occupied properties and completing repairs to a high standard.

Duties

  • Carrying out responsive repairs and maintenance
  • Completing advanced carpentry and general building repairs
  • Carrying out kitchen and bathroom repairs, installations and refurbishments
  • Completing wall and floor tiling
  • Carrying out vinyl floor laying and repairs
  • Completing patch plastering and making good
  • Carrying out minor plumbing repairs
  • Completing fencing repairs and replacements
  • Carrying out external works including paving, slabbing, concreting and pathway repairs
  • Completing brickwork repairs, pointing and general external maintenance
  • Diagnosing faults and completing repairs independently
  • Working professionally within occupied properties
  • Completing works within agreed timescales and service levels
  • Recording completed works and materials used

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Multi-Trade Operative / General Builder
  • Strong carpentry background
  • Extensive experience carrying out responsive repairs
  • Experience working in occupied residential properties
  • Competent across carpentry, general building, kitchens, bathrooms, tiling, flooring, fencing and basic plumbing
  • Good patch plastering and making-good skills
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Own tools required

Details

  • Full-time position
  • Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Ongoing work available
  • Company van provided
  • Fuel card provided
  • Working across Swindon, Wiltshire and surrounding areas

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026