Multitrader

Job details

SalaryUp to £40,660 depending on experience
LocationCambridge
Job typePermanent - Full Time
DisciplineTrades & Frontline Delivery
Reference002603
PostcodeCB21 5ET
Expiry11 August 2026

Job description

Axis, 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 the UK. 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.

The Role
We are recruiting several experienced and versatile Multi-Trade Operatives to join our Anchor Contract team, covering Peterborough, Cambridge and East Anglia, supporting our long-term partnership with Anchor Housing, one of the UK’s largest and most respected housing providers.

In this role, you’ll deliver responsive repairs and maintenance across a wide portfolio of homes, ensuring residents live in properties that are safe, comfortable and well maintained. You’ll be supported by modern digital systems that help keep work flowing efficiently and enable you to deliver a first-class service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plastering repairs to a high standard (NVQ Level 2 required)

• Undertake plumbing repairs and minor installations (desirable)

• Complete carpentry works including repairs and basic joinery (desirable)

• Support a wide range of general property maintenance tasks

• Diagnose faults and deliver effective, lasting repairs

• Work independently and as part of a wider team

• Ensure all works meet safety, quality and customer service standards

• Use PDA systems to receive and complete job information

About You

• Strong plastering skills (ideally NVQ Level 2)

• Working knowledge of plumbing and carpentry

• Experience working in tenanted properties

• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship

• Confident using PDA/mobile job systems

• Carpentry or plumbing trade qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or diploma level)

• 5+ years' experience within social housing

• Full UK manual driving licence

• No more than 6 points on driving licence

• Asbestos Awareness certificate

• CSCS card preferred (training can be provided if required)

• DBS check (or willingness to undergo)

• Eligible to work in the UK

• Professional, customer-focused approach

What We Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience

• Company van and fuel card for work purposes

• 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

• £20 per month BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) allowance

• Up to £2,000 colleague referral fee

• Long-service awards at key milestones

• Perkbox – discounts on coffee, cinema, travel and wellbeing

• 1 paid volunteer day each year

• Ongoing training, support and progression – Axis CLC promotes from within