Job Title: Multi Trade Operative
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: Up to GBP38,140 per annum (GBP16.52 to GBP18.28 per hour)
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week.
Closing Date: 9th September 2025
About The Role:
Our repairs team are responsible for the provision of repairs and maintenance requirements for 5000+ housing properties and, multiple other council owned and or operated stock.
Essentially, as a Multi Trade Operative you will be providing a multi-skilled trade service on repairs and planned maintenance and organising timetabling allocated work consisting of various multi trade tasks including but not limited to:
* Carpentry (Dominant Trade)
* Plumbing
* Tiling
* Painting & decorating
* UPVC repairs
* Lock smithery
A van and all PPE will be allocated, varying from masks, ear defenders, and knee pads
The working hours are 40 Hours a week 08:00-17:00 and once every four weeks the work pattern is adjusted to Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday 08:00-16:00, Wednesday 12:00-20:00 and Saturday 08:00-13:00.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive remuneration package including:
* An excellent salary linked pension scheme,
* Generous annual leave with flexi time
* Free life insurance
* Supportive relocation package
* Opportunities for training and development
Additional Information:
Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide.
We welcome applications form the Armed Forces Community.
Please click the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Multi Trade Builder, Skilled Tradesperson, Multi Skilled Tradesman, Multi Trade Operative, Builder, Property Maintenance, Handyman, Handywoman, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Repairs, Electrical Engineer, Carpenter, Carpentry, Plumber, Plumbing, Electrician, Electrical, Plasterer, Plastering, Tiler, Tiling, Paver, Paving, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Building Maintenance, will all be considered.
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