Multi Trade Operative

Position: Multi-Trade Operative

Salary: £34,000

Hours: 36.25 (plus on-call rota expectation)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Grimsby and surrounding area

Closing Date: 8th November 2026

About the Role:

Linkage Community Trust are looking for an experience Multi-trade operative to provide safe, responsive multi-trade maintenance across a range of designation premises within Linkage's portfolio, to complete planned an reactive work and keep buildings safe, functional and fit for purpose, including working safely at height if required. the successful person will also be part of the out of hours on-call rota.

Principal Responsibilities:

Refurbishment and multi-trade work

· Complete kitchen and bathroom refurbishments safely, efficiently and to standard.

· Undertake associated basic plumbing within your competence and authority.

· Complete carpentry, joinery, tiling, plastering, making good, painting and decorating.

· Install and adjust units, fixtures and fittings.

· Complete remedial and snagging work, aiming for first-time completion.

· Maintain high workmanship standards and leave work areas safe, clean and usable.

Repairs and emergency response

· Identify repairs early to prevent further deterioration.

· Follow emergency procedures for fire, flood, intrusion or other damage, acting within your competence to make areas safe.

· Report work requiring a specialist or contractor to the Head of Estates and Maintenance.

Contractors and site coordination

· Meet contractors on site and confirm the work and location.

· Coordinate with contractors and colleagues within your authority.

Induction and on-call support

· Induct new staff, where authorised, in relevant site systems such as heating and alarms.

· Join the out-of-hours rota and support managers under agreed on-call and escalation procedures.

About You:

the successful applicant will have a relevant trade qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical competence, will have experience in repairs, Maintenance and refurbishment, be aware of how to use hand and power tools safely, will have experience of diagnosing routine faults and ability to complete works to a high standard. understanding of competency limits and when to refer to a specialist when needed is essential.

What Linkage can offer you

We pride ourselves on investing in our people. Alongside comprehensive training and development, we offer career progression opportunities, incremental salary progression and a competitive benefits package, all underpinned by our commitment to quality, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Benefits of working for Linkage

· Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (£4.99 for 2 years’ membership)

· Linkage Lottery cash prizes

· Recommend a friend bonus

. Generous annual leave

About Linkage

Linkage Community Trust is a learning disabilities charity and a values based organisation.

Our values are central to providing high quality, personalised and effective care, support and education to our clients and students.

· Respect

· Independence

· Honesty

· Teamwork

As an employer, we are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer.

We do not hold a sponsorship license, therefore if you are looking for sponsorship we will not be able to accept or process your application.

Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer

You will be joining a 600 plus team of staff and volunteers who are working county wide in the Lincoln, Spilsby, Skegness, Louth, Alford, Mablethorpe, Beverley and Grimsby areas.

All applications for this vacancy are to be submitted online, and strictly no agency calls or agency CV submissions. You can initially apply by CV. Should you do this you will be asked to complete an application form for our safer recruitment process. Communication is undertaken via telephone & email, we advise you check your inbox and junk mail. Should you be offered a role you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. We welcome and value applications from all candidates who identify with our values and behaviours.

As an equal opportunities employer, Linkage Community Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Linkage.

Safeguarding is a priority for us. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and we expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. Linkage pays full regard to safer recruitment practices and we ensure that all appropriate measures are applied in relation to everyone who works in the organisation.

Pay: £34,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road