Multi Trade Operative

Our business is growing, and so are the opportunities for you to thrive. We’re looking for skilled Multi Trade Operatives to join our Response team , based in Manchester , carrying out reactive repairs, deliver high quality work in a fast paced, target driven environment. Putting our customers at the centre of everything we do , you’ll make a meaningful and lasting impact through every repair.

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:

• Competitive basic salary of £35,530 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £39,586 with bonus, overtime and callout
• Company van and fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided, plus a PDA to manage your work effectively
• Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below. The Multi Trade Operative Role

• Health & Safety first - We're committed to keeping you safe, happy, and supported. Safety is central to every aspect of this role, for you, us, and our customers
• Multi trade work - Complete second fix tasks in occupied residential properties, predominantly in carpentry but also in plumbing and plastering.
• Customer focused - Enjoy working in domestic environments, engaging with residents and collaborating with your team.
• Problem solving - Apply fault finding skills in domestic settings to resolve issues effectively. You will be resilient and confident in the speed and quality of the repairs you deliver.
• Responsive repairs - Attend reactive, emergency, and routine repairs, with occasional planned refurbishment in void properties. (Emergency call out on a rota basis)

What You Will Bring As a Multi Trade Operative You will be qualified to NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), ideally in Carpentry, with experience in domestic or social housing environments, desirable, but not essential.

With a genuine passion for improving people’s homes, you bring strong customer service skills and enjoy working with others. A full UK driving licence is required.

Life at Ian Williams Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.

Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!

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