Repairs & Maintenance Operative

Company: Build Recruitment Limited
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Location: Stevenage
Job Description:

Multi Skilled EngineerPermanent – Full Time

Build Recruitment are working with a leading Housing Association to recruit a Multi Skilled Engineer.

Covering Cambridgeshire and the East of England (main towns: Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Hitchin, Luton, Bedford, Haverhill), this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering excellent benefits, progression, and support.

About the Role

As a Multi Skilled Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out responsive and planned repairs to both occupied and void properties. Your work will cover a variety of trades, including:

  • Minor plumbing
  • Joinery
  • Tiling & flooring
  • Kitchen and bathroom fitting

You’ll work to deliver high-quality service within a social housing setting, completing assigned tasks using a handheld device (full training provided). All works should be completed efficiently, safely, and in line with best practice to ensure excellent customer experience.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • NVQ Level 2 Building Maintenance Operative (or equivalent)
  • CSCS Blue Skilled Workers Card
  • Sound knowledge of Health & Safety practices
  • Experience working in both occupied and void properties
  • Strong customer service skills and a passion for completing repairs on time, first time
  • Experience within social housing maintenance (desirable)

You must also:

  • Have your own tools
  • Hold a full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months)

Benefits

This role comes with a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • Company van (work use only)
  • Profit share discretionary annual bonus scheme
  • 26 days holiday bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension plan
  • Westfield healthcare cash plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio more)
  • Life assurance & accident cover
  • Share save scheme
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Work perks discounts & vouchers
  • Buy & sell holiday schemes
  • Flexible working & flexible bank holidays
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Volunteering (2 paid days)
  • Learning & development opportunities
  • Extensive wellbeing support (including EAP)
  • Loyalty & values awards
  • Funded professional subscription
  • Company uniform

We’ll take the time to understand your career history, motivations, and aspirations, supporting you throughout the recruitment and interview process. Our commitment is to be your career partner – providing opportunities, guidance, and support every step of the way.

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Posted: October 4th, 2026