About the Role
At WPS, we’re committed to creating safe, well‑maintained homes and communities across the UK. As part of our Property Services division, we maintain over 500,000 social housing homes, ensuring tenants live in secure, comfortable environments. 🏘️ We’re looking for a skilled Multi‑Trader to join our Brixton team, focusing on disrepair works and responsive maintenance in tenanted social housing properties.
🔧 Your Role
* Carry out reactive and preventative repairs in occupied homes
* Tackle disrepair issues across multiple trades: carpentry, plumbing, tiling, plastering
* Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards
* Communicate clearly with tenants and maintain a respectful, professional approach
* Record work details and materials used on daily job sheets
* Uphold Wates’ Health & Safety and Safeguarding policies
🧰 What You’ll Bring
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant trade (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, or electrics)
* Experience working in occupied properties and handling disrepair cases
* Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* A commitment to delivering excellent service to tenants
🌟 Why Wates?
* Be part of a team that’s making a real difference in people’s lives
* Work with a company that values quality, safety, and community impact
* Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to grow and develop
📩 Apply now
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting.
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
About Wates
Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places, Thriving planet, and Thriving people. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.
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