Multi Trade Technician

East Sussex & Kent

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.
The role
Do you have a proven track record of carrying out communal and day to day repairs and maintenance? Then this could be the perfect job for you! Were looking for an exceptional Multi-Trade Technician who wants to make a difference and who thrives in challenging, fast-paced, repairs environments. This role will predominantly cover the Counties of East Sussex & Kent, based out of our new Hastings depot; but will form part of a wider national directorate.
You'll become an essential member of the Direct Services department, providing a comprehensive, efficient, and responsive property repairs and maintenance service for our residents. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team, supporting other technicians, operational support staff, managers, and other colleagues around the organisation, effectively from job issue through to completion of works, providing final quality assurance. You'll successfully deliver works to a high quality, as detailed within digitised orders, fulfilling our first-time fix, appointment objectives, and resident satisfaction criteria, with efficient but safe working practices, and value for money in mind always.
Please note there is a contractual obligation to attend scheduled, out of hour emergencies within this role.
Must Haves:
We must ask that you fulfil the following list of requirements to be considered for interview
A relevant trade qualification and/or experience in relation to building, maintenance or a similar technical background.
NVQ / C&G Level 2 in Plumbing, Carpentry and / or Repairs & Maintenance evidence will be required at interview stage.
Capability to work alone for much of the time, with good knowledge / experience in a range of maintenance work, and day-to-day repairs (internal & external) including Lock Smithery, Fencing, Decorating, Plumbing, Carpentry, UPVC Glazing, Groundworks, Paving, Bricklaying, and Labouring, etc.
An excellent working knowledge and experience in the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act and any other relevant legislation and/or regulatory requirements. Evidence of successfully applying these in practise will form part of both the shortlisting and interview stages.
Competent in the use of an electronic mobile device in keeping detailed and auditable records of works completed and materials used.
A positive approach towards collaborative one-team working is essential, with Customer Satisfaction as a priority.
Previous experience of working within a social housing or similar customer focused environment would also be beneficial.
Should the above criteria not be reached, we may consider a programme of support towards a suitable qualification for the right candidate.
The role is predominantly site based, working daily out of our new hub at Burgess Road in Hastings, East Sussex. We envisage the successful applicant working 40 hours, 08:00 17:00, Monday through Friday.
There is a contractual requirement to cover out of hours calls between 17:00 08:00, Monday through Sunday, on a rota basis.
As this role requires you to travel across Sussex and on occasion into other regions you will be supplied with a Southern Housing fleet vehicle for working purposes only. However, you will need to be over the age of 21, with a full and valid UK driving licence and a minimum 2 years driving experience, and no major offences over the past 10 years, to receive this benefit. Your main power tools and equipment, plus uniform and PPE will also be provided. You will be expected to use your own hand tools, however.
Please note, we reserve the right to interview and close the advert early, so it is important that you submit your application as soon as possible detailing as much information about you and your prior experience as you can. Applications are shortlisted via a numbered scoring system, submitting just a CV will not score you the desired number to progress to interview.
In your supporting statement, please address how you meet the above criteria and that of the Role Profile, providing examples.
Advert closing date: 09 August 2026 at 23:59. With interviews: 04 & 07 September 2026
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About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What's in it for you
Pension
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Eyecare & dental
Birthday leave
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Cycle to work
Buy & sell annual leave
Season ticket loan
In-house academy & career development
Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. xwwtmva Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.