Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative

We are currently seeking a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our housing repairs team in a mobile role, based in Canning Town, London.

Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors.

Job Purpose

This is a full time permanent opportunity for a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our successful repairs and maintenance team in Canning Town on a local housing association contract. This is a multi skilled role so you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of trade works.

As a Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative you will be carrying out responsive repairs to a high standard in occupied properties on a local housing association contract.


You will be involved in all aspects of trade works from carrying out Damp & Mould works, mould washes, mould proofing treatments, painting and decorating, plumbing repairs, kitchen & bathroom repairs, patch plastering, carpentry.


You'll be provided with a company van and fuel card for travel and a PDA to accept jobs, plan a schedule and sign off works when completed for inspection.


Working hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

What we can offer you;

A competitive starting salary


Company Van and fuel card.


Holiday Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)


Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday


Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.


Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare


24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.


Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.


Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.


Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.


Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.


Eye care vouchers and Free Flu Vaccinations


Full training, ongoing coaching and support


Opportunities to progress your career across the business

By joining Rydon, you become part of a talented, dedicated team and this is an exciting and varied role with an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within our highly regarded team.

Experience Required

Previous experience working within the social housing environment


City & Guilds/NVQ in a recognised trade qualification.


Full UK Driving Licence


As the role interfaces with residents, you will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with people confidently

If you have the above experience, we would strongly encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

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