Multi Trade Operative (Voids)

CAPTION: Job details

Posting date: 26 May 2026

Salary: Not specified

Additional salary information: £38,356

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 25 June 2026

Location: Chatham, ME4 4LL

Company: MHS Homes

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: 157

Summary

Job Advert

Our busy Asset Delivery team needs Multi Traders to provide a great service to our customers. We're looking for people to join our Empty Homes/Void team.

Must haves:

NVQ qualified to level 3 or equivalent
Ability/Experience in fitting kitchens
Experience and competency across the full range of building trades, including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating, flooring and tiling, kitchen and bathrooms
Experience working in the social housing or maintenance sector would be desirable
A record of excellent customer service and right first time repairs
Full and valid driving licence
Flexibility to work out of hours as part of the emergency on call rota if required
Able to use a personal digital assistant (PDA) mobile device to manage your work

Hours of work:

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The normal hours of duty are between 8:00am till 17:00pm and the actual hours to be worked each day will be agreed with you, depending on the needs of the business
There may be some Saturdays on a rota basis

We offer:

A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
A great team of colleagues to work with
Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
Enhanced family leave policies
A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that's accessible and inclusive
Free parking and disabled parking
Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

We're a Disability Confident employer. This means if you tell us you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the job, we'll offer you an interview. We can be flexible when assessing people so everyone has the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For more details read the role profile attached. If you have the essential requirements we look forward to hearing from you.

Instructions for potential applicants: Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the shortlisting panel will only see personal details you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on your application and CV. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and experience.

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NVQ qualified to level 3 or equivalent
Ability/Experience in fitting kitchens
Experience and competency across the full range of building trades, including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating,
Experience working in the social housing or maintenance sector would be desirable
A record of excellent customer service and right first time repairs
Full and valid driving licence
Flexibility to work out of hours as part of the emergency on call rota if required
Able to use a personal digital assistant (PDA) mobile device to manage your work, Disability Confident

39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
The normal hours of duty are between 8:00am till 17:00pm and the actual hours to be worked each day will be agreed with you,
There may be some Saturdays on a rota basis
A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%
28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
A great team of colleagues to work with
Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
Enhanced family leave policies
A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
A fantastic working office environment overlooking the River Medway that's accessible and inclusive
Free parking and disabled parking
Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset

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