Repairs Specialist

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Hyde Group is seeking an experienced Repairs Specialist to perform day to day multi‑trade repairs in social housing, covering Crawley and the West Sussex and Hampshire area, with a salary up to £36,250 and a full‑time onsite role based in Havant. You’ll tackle carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance, fix doors, kitchens and bathrooms, carry out patch finishing, and work solo or with other trades while following work orders, reporting progress and materials, and upholding safety while delivering a friendly, professional service to residents. The ideal candidate has proven multi‑trade experience, a full UK driving licence, strong communication, physical fitness and a DBS check; social housing experience is a bonus. To apply, tailor your CV to show concrete multi‑trade projects, cite specific results, highlight safety training and customer service, and demonstrate reliability and willingness to travel in the area. Hyde values diversity and offers a pension, life assurance, holidays, a van, uniform and a fuel card.

Repairs Specialist

Crawley (covering West Sussex and Hampshire)

Up to £36,250

If you’re an experienced Repairs Specialist who can turn their hand to a range of jobs and takes pride in their work we'd like to hear from you.

As a Repairs Specialist at Hyde, you’ll be working in our homes carrying out day‑to‑day repairs and maintenance and delivering exceptional customer service to our residents. 

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out multi‑trade repairs including carpentry, plumbing, plastering and general maintenance
• Fixing day‑to‑day issues such as doors, kitchens, bathrooms, leaks, walls and flooring
• Completing patch plastering, minor tiling, painting and similar finishing works
• Working on your own jobs but also alongside other trades when needed
• Following work orders and reporting back on progress and materials used
• Consistently working safely and following Hyde’s health and safety procedures
• Providing a professional, friendly service to customers in their homes

What we’re looking for

• Solid experience across multiple trades, especially carpentry, plumbing and plastering
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload
• A practical problem‑solver who can spot issues and fix them properly
• Good communication skills and a customer‑friendly attitude
• Physically fit and happy with hands‑on work
• Experience working in social housing is a bonus
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, and general maintenance.
• Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of trade-specific techniques, materials, and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labour.
• Experience working in social housing is desirable

Benefits

• A fantastic pension
• Life assurance
• Great holidays
• Van
• Uniform
• Fuel Card

You’ll be working for an organisation that values skilled trades and the role they play in keeping homes safe, comfortable and well maintained. We offer steady work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a long‑term career.

Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the Hyde Group; we strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is the norm and not an initiative. Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace which reflects our customer profile and where everyone is proud to be unique.

Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments that you need throughout the recruitment process.

Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check