Multi Trade Operative - Responsive Maintenance
We are looking for an experienced Multi Trade Operative to join our Construction and Maintenance team at HMS, part of Torus Group, covering the North West. This is a varied, hands-on role for a skilled tradesperson with a strong core trade and the ability to carry out additional trade works to a high standard.
If you are a highly skilled Vinyl Floor Layer with experience across domestic and commercial environments, fully competent in wet room installations, cap-and-cove detailing, hot-welded joints, and specialist safety flooring, this role could be ideal for you. You will join a team delivering high-quality, durable, and compliant finishes while supporting our "one job, one visit" approach and providing an excellent service to customers and clients.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Deliver complex maintenance and construction works in your core trade, with competence in at least one additional trade (e.g., Joinery, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling, or Vinyl Flooring)
- Expert fitting of vinyl sheet flooring, including safety vinyl and specialist resilient products
- Full wet room installations including cap-and-cove, internal/external mitres, step-downs, and drain detailing
- Hot welding and cold welding to create hygienic, watertight, and seamless finishes
- Skilled subfloor preparation, including latexing and smoothing compounds, to ensure durable, high-quality finishes
- Carry out associated tasks such as plastering and painting to support efficient service delivery
- Plan and organise work effectively to meet required outputs, priority response times, and performance targets
- Work within scheduled appointment systems, liaising with customers and colleagues
- Diagnose faults, undertake pre-measuring and determine repair requirements in line with contractual guidelines
- Supervise and support apprentices or trainees when required
- Use mobile and IT systems to receive instructions, complete work orders, and order materials
- Accurately complete all documentation and system updates
- Drive and maintain a company vehicle, stock, and equipment responsibly
- Manage materials efficiently, minimising waste and delays
- Comply fully with Health & Safety requirements and safe systems of work
- Participate in training, development, and competency programmes
- Work collaboratively with schedulers, planners, customer liaison officers, and contractors
- Take part in an out-of-hours rota when required (additional payment applies)
What We Are Looking For:
- City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in a core craft discipline (Electrical, Joinery, Plumbing, Plastering, Tiling, or Flooring)
- Fully competent Vinyl Floor Layer with experience in wet room systems and specialist flooring (desirable but advantageous)
- Time-served apprenticeship in your core trade
- Valid CSCS card at the appropriate level
- Full UK or EU driving licence
- Proven experience in building maintenance and construction activities
- Experience of working in a multi-trade environment
- Strong customer service skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Interview Process:
- Candidates will be invited to in-person interviews at our Stonebridge office, which will include a competency-based interview. Interviews will take place at our HMS Stonebridge Office.
Additional Information:
Each successful applicant will be required to complete the following pre-employment checks prior to a start date being agreed:
- Right to work verification
- 2x Completed references
- DBS check (if required for role)
- Completion of all new starter documentation including signed T&C’s
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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