Civic Recruitment Limited
Facilities and Environmental Services
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Job Purpose
As a Multi Trader, you will carry out responsive repairs and maintenance works across Rugby Borough Council's housing stock, with a primary focus on plumbing repairs and secondary carpentry works. You will work independently within occupied properties, delivering high-quality repairs and resolving issues on the first visit wherever possible.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Carry out domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
- Diagnose and repair leaks.
- Repair and replace taps, toilets, basins, baths, and sanitary ware.
- Complete kitchen and bathroom plumbing repairs.
- Undertake waste pipe and drainage-related repairs.
- Carry out fault-finding and remedial plumbing works.
- Complete associated carpentry and joinery repairs where required.
- Deliver responsive repairs within occupied residential properties.
- Complete repairs safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
- Maintain accurate job records using IT systems and handheld devices.
- Communicate effectively with tenants and residents.
- Ensure properties are left clean and safe following repairs.
- Work independently and manage workloads efficiently.
- Participate in the out-of-hours standby rota if required.
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Essential Experience Required
- Strong domestic plumbing experience.
- Experience carrying out:
- Bathroom plumbing repairs
- Kitchen plumbing repairs
- Leak detection and repairs
- Sanitary ware replacement and repairs
- Waste pipe repairs
- General plumbing fault finding
- Carpentry experience as a secondary trade.
- Experience working within social housing, property maintenance, repairs, or facilities services.
- Experience working within occupied residential properties.
- Ability to complete multiple repairs without requiring additional trades.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Basic IT skills.
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Essential Qualifications Required
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Relevant trade experience in Plumbing and Multi-Trade Repairs.
- Right to Work in the UK.
Additional Information to Note
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday.
- Working hours: 08:00 – 16:00.
- Location: Rugby Borough Council.
- Basic DBS check.
- Optional standby/on-call rota available.
- Additional standby payment of £200 per week when participating in the on-call service.
- Full UK Driving Licence essential.
- Supplier Submission Deadline: 22nd October 2026.
- In-house IT training provided where required.
- Apply ASAP.
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