Multi Trade Operative X2 Fixed term contract until December 2026 Job Location : Reading area. Standard Hours Monday- Friday 39 hours This is an exciting opportunity for an Multi Trade Operative to join Novus Property Solutions, within our planned works division, providing high-quality refurbishment of kitchens and bathrooms within Social Housing properties. This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful. What’s in it for you? Stable, long-term work on an ongoing social housing contract on planned refurbs until December 2026 Competitive salary with a clear structure Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads. 23 days holiday bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave. Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle. Pension scheme to support your future. Tools & test equipment- to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks Training and development – support with qualifications if required. Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000 Additional benefits, including: Discounted healthcare scheme High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard) One paid volunteering day per year Length of service awards Most importantly, you’ll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly. An outline of your responsibilities and experience Applications are invited from experienced multi‑skilled tradespeople with the knowledge and capability to carry out full kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, ideally with a strong plumbing background. The role involves kitchen and bathroom installation, along with additional tasks required to ensure the property is completed to a high standard at handover. These may include flooring, tiling, painting and decorating, and minor plastering. Electrical support will be provided as part of the project. You will work daily from job tickets or a handheld device, using a live shared system to manage and update tasks Trusted to manage your own day and workload effectively to meet company targets Always delivering an outstanding service to customers with the understanding that you are working in their homes Following Novus’ exemplary Health and Safety policies and standards Ideally you will hold a trade qualification and the ability to work across multiple trades within live occupied tenanted properties This role will require a DBS check and a full UK driving licence is required. A little bit about us Novus Property Solutions is an award-winning, family-owned business with over 129 years of experience, delivering property maintenance, refurbishment, retrofit and compliance services across Great Britain. With 700 colleagues in 19 locations, we combine local expertise with national strength. We put people and communities first, creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. You don’t need to tick every box to apply, if this role sounds right for you, we’d love to hear from you.