Multi-Trade Operatives – Damp & Mould, Disrepair and Voids Works
About Us
Smiths is a professional, agile, and social building contractor based in Surrey. Established in 2012, we deliver high-quality services across the social housing and private sectors throughout Surrey, Sussex, Kent, London and the Home Counties.
We are expanding our workforce and are now recruiting Multi-Trade Operatives to join our established teams in Weybridge and the South of England, as well as our new permanent teams being built in Stevenage and Coventry.
The Role
As a Multi-Trade Operative, you will be responsible for carrying out remedial works relating to damp, mould, and condensation, completing legal disrepair orders, and delivering void property refurbishments. This is a customer-facing position, so being polite, professional, and presentable is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Treat, and prevent damp and mould issues in residential properties
- Complete legal disrepair works in line with specifications and compliance requirements
- Deliver void property refurbishments to bring homes back to a lettable standard
- Undertake day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance across multiple trades
- Provide excellent customer service when dealing with tenants, homeowners, and clients
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in damp & mould remedial works, disrepair cases, and voids
- Strong background in property maintenance and multi-trade works (carpentry, plumbing, plastering, roofing etc.)
- Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Must be 23+ years old with no more than 6 points (insurance requirement)
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time roles available across Weybridge, South of England, Stevenage and Coventry
- Company vehicle, work phone, and fuel card (after probation)
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- A supportive and growing team environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £150.00-£180.00 per day
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
Experience:
- Voids Works: 2 years (preferred)
- General Building: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Clear DBS Check (required)
- CSCS Green Card (required)
- Manual Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025