Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative – Cheshire Region Area Covered: Ellesmere Port, Chester and nearby communities Hours: 40 per week, permanent contract Earnings: £34,600 basic with performance-related uplift A long-established housing maintenance provider is expanding its adaptations team and is seeking a Multi Skilled Operative with strong practical experience across plumbing and carpentry disciplines. The role focuses on improving occupied homes through repair, refurbishment and specialist adaptation works. What You’ll Receive • Company van for work travel • 23 days paid leave plus statutory holidays • Pension contribution scheme • Access to healthcare support services and wellbeing resources • Ongoing trade upskilling and funded training Day-to-Day Responsibilities Working within residential properties, you will undertake a varied workload including: – Installing complete bathroom and shower facilities – Plumbing works from rough-in through to final connection – Heating radiator changes with system refill – Internal building repairs such as flooring, stud walls, stair components and ceiling sections – Carpentry including doors, skirtings, pipe enclosures and safety rails – Surface repairs including patch plastering – Tiling and decorative finishing Ideal Background We’re looking for someone who brings: • A recognised trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent) • Practical experience across multi-skilled maintenance or refurbishment • Strong plumbing or joinery core trade • Previous adaptation or accessible bathroom projects (advantageous) • Confidence working in lived-in homes • Full driving licence Desirable but not essential: CSCS, asbestos awareness, own hand tools. The Opportunity This role offers stability, varied projects, and the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive maintenance environment that prioritises quality workmanship and community impact