General Builder / Multi Trader – Void Repairs & Social Housing
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Salary: Competitive – DOE
Job Type: Full-time / Ongoing Contract Work
About the Role:
Our client is a well-established property maintenance and compliance contractor delivering high-quality repairs, refurbishment, and planned maintenance services across the social housing and public sector. Due to continued growth, they are seeking experienced General Builders / Multi Traders to support their void property refurbishment programme.
This role involves preparing vacant social housing properties to a lettable standard through efficient, high-quality repairs and refurbishment works.
The Role:
We are looking for skilled and reliable General Builders / Multi Traders with experience in void repairs, housing maintenance, or social housing refurbishment.
You will be responsible for carrying out a broad range of maintenance and building tasks within void properties, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with client specifications and KPIs.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who take pride in delivering quality workmanship within a fast-paced social housing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carrying out void property repairs and refurbishment works
* General building maintenance and multi-trade repairs
* Basic carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, decorating, and making good works
* Kitchen and bathroom repairs, replacements, and minor installations
* Flooring repairs, patching, and installations
* Internal and external property maintenance works
* Ensuring void properties are brought up to lettable standard within required timescales
* Diagnosing faults and completing repairs on first visit where possible
* Maintaining high standards of workmanship, health & safety, and housekeeping
* Accurately completing job reports and communicating effectively with supervisors and tenants where required
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Multi Trader / General Builder / Void Operative / Property Maintenance Operative
* Strong multi-trade background covering several disciplines (carpentry, plumbing, decorating, plastering etc.)
* Previous experience within social housing, voids, reactive maintenance, or housing refurbishment
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Good communication skills and professional attitude
Desirable (Not Essential):
* NVQ / City & Guilds qualification in a relevant trade
* CSCS Card
* Experience working within housing associations, local authority contracts, or social housing maintenance
* Knowledge of health & safety procedures within occupied and void housing environments
What We Offer:
* Competitive pay rates
* Ongoing, long-term work opportunities
* Opportunity to work with a growing and reputable social housing contractor
* Supportive management team
* Consistent workload across void and housing maintenance projects
* Career progression opportunities for the right candidates
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced General Builder, Multi Trader, or Void Operative looking for consistent work within the social housing and void repairs sector, we would like to hear from you