Multitrade Operative

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Axis Europe is hiring several experienced Multi trade Operatives to support a partnership with Notting Hill Genesis, delivering reactive repairs, maintenance and voids for NHG properties. The role centers on plastering with NVQ Level 2, with plumbing and carpentry skills as desirable, and requires the ability to work alone or in a team while using digital systems to keep work flowing and uphold safety, quality and customer service. Essential: NVQ Level 2 plastering, basic plumbing or carpentry, problem solving and tenanted property experience, PDA familiarity; driving licence, DBS or willingness, and right to work. Tip: tailor your CV to show plastering strength, tenanted repairs and multi-location capability; emphasize customer focus and reliability; apply via Axis CLC careers.

Axis Europe, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services. We employ more than 1,500 people and support over 250 clients across London and the Southeast. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience across the Axis CLC group, we help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and clients fully compliant.

We are recruiting several experienced and versatile Multi trade Operatives to support our long-term partnership with Notting Hill Genesis (NHG), one of London’s largest and most respected housing providers.

In this role, you’ll help deliver reactive repairs and maintenance across thousands of homes ensuring residents live in properties that are safe, comfortable and well‑maintained. You’ll be supported by modern digital systems that keep work flowing efficiently and give you everything you need to deliver a first‑class service.

We are looking for multi trade operatives based in or able to cover any of the following locations Bromley, Southwark, Croydon, Havering, Stratford and Enfield.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering to a high standard, NVQ Level 2 required
• Undertake plumbing repairs and minor installations (desirable)
• Perform carpentry duties including repairs and basic joinery (desirable)
• Support with a broad range of general property maintenance duties
• Work effectively both independently and within a team
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality and customer service standards

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong plastering skills Ideally NVQ Level 2
• Working knowledge of plumbing and carpentry
• Ability to diagnose faults and deliver effective repairs
• Good problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Experience working in tenanted properties
• Familiar with PDA usage
• Additional trade qualifications

Additional Requirements

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 minimum
• Clean, valid UK driving licence
• DBS check (or willingness to undertake)
• Eligible to work in the UK (proof required)
• Professional, customer-focused presentation

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle and fuel card (business use)
• Pension and life assurance
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox (free coffees, cinema tickets, discounts & more)
• 1 paid volunteer day each year
• £2000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC?

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national organisation that delivers essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. You’ll be joining a team that values reliability, quality and social impact, offering long-term stability, meaningful work and genuine opportunities to grow and progress in your career.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.